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- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/
- /ˈvɜː.tju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/
Definitions of virtuous word
- adjective virtuous conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life. 1
- adjective virtuous chaste: a virtuous young person. 1
- adjective virtuous action: showing morals 1
- adjective virtuous person: moral 1
- adjective virtuous woman: chaste 1
- adjective virtuous A virtuous person behaves in a moral and correct way. 0
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Origin of virtuous
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; alteration (with i < Latin) of Middle English vertuous < Anglo-French < Late Latin virtuōsus, equivalent to Latin virtu(s) virtue + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Virtuous
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adjective
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virtuous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
virtuous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virtuous
adj virtuous
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- angelic — You can describe someone as angelic if they are, or seem to be, very good, kind, and gentle.
adjective virtuous
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- cleanhanded — free from guilt
- crimeless — free from crime; innocent
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Antonyms for virtuous
adj virtuous
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- adulterated — made inferior, impure, etc. by adulterating
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- bottom out — If a trend such as a fall in prices bottoms out, it stops getting worse or decreasing, and remains at a particular level or amount.
adjective virtuous
- degenerate — If you say that someone or something degenerates, you mean that they become worse in some way, for example weaker, lower in quality, or more dangerous.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- flagitous — (archaic) wicked, reprehensible.
- junky — of the nature of junk; trashy.
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