virtuous

Definition

Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

Etymology

From Middle English vertuous, borrowed from Anglo-Norman vertuous, vertous, ultimately from Late Latin virtuōsus, from Latin virtūs. Doublet of virtuoso.

Example Sentences

• "Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people."
• "Her virtuous, pale-blue, saucerlike eyes flooded with leviathan tears on unexpected occasions and made Yossarian mad."

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