virtuousness

vir·tu·ous

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/

Definitions of virtuousness word

adjective virtuousness conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life. 1
adjective virtuousness chaste: a virtuous young person. 1
noun virtuousness The state of being virtuous. 0

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Origin of virtuousness

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 Virtuousness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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virtuousness 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.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for virtuousness

noun virtuousness

asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
holiness — the quality or state of being holy; sanctity.
chasteness — The state of being chaste; chastity.
divineness — The quality of being divine; divinity.
goodness — the state or quality of being good.

All 7 Synonyms of virtuousness

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