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What is another word for Virtuous? – 288 Virtuous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    moral righteous upright ethical principled honorable decent respectable noble good pure chaste modest innocent blameless irreproachable exemplary commendable laudable meritorious praiseworthy admirable estimable creditable trustworthy reliable conscientious scrupulous high-minded unimpeachable impeccable flawless faultless spotless unblemished virtuous moralistic ethical just fair impartial unbiased equitable upright honest truthful sincere genuine authentic guileless artless naive ingenuous unsophisticated uncomplicated straightforward forthright frank candid open transparent honest upright respectable dignified decorous proper seemly becoming befitting fitting suitable appropriate apt fitting proper decorous dignified respectable noble generous magnanimous liberal munificent beneficent charitable philanthropic altruistic selfless unselfish disinterested

    Meaning of Virtuous

    Having or showing high moral standards

    Definitions

    • Having or showing high moral standards
    • * Behaving in a way that is morally good
    • * Conforming to standards of what is right and just

    Etymology of Virtuous

    The word "Virtuous" originates from the Latin "virtus," meaning manliness, courage, or moral excellence, which is derived from "vir," meaning man
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who embody moral excellence, courage, and a strong sense of justice

    Example Uses

    • The virtuous leader was admired by the people for her integrity and fairness
    • * She was a virtuous woman, known for her kindness and generosity to those in need
    • * The company's virtuous business practices earned them a reputation as a responsible and trustworthy partner

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    immoral unethical unprincipled dishonest deceitful corrupt vile wicked evil wrong bad sinful vicious shameful disgraceful dishonorable disreputable unrespectable unsavory unwholesome indecent improper unseemly unbefitting unjust unfair biased prejudiced corrupt crooked false fake fraudulent insincere artificial pretentious hypocritical sanctimonious self-righteous Pharisaic canting holier-than-thou

    Related Nouns

    morality virtue ethics principle integrity honesty decency respectability nobility goodness purity innocence blamelessness irreproachability exemplariness commendability laudability merit praiseworthiness admirability esteem credit trust reliability conscientiousness scrupulousness high-mindedness unimpeachability impeccability flawlessness faultlessness spotlessness unblemishedness respect dignity decorum propriety seemliness becomingness fitness suitability aptness nobleness generosity magnanimity liberality munificence beneficence charity philanthropy altruism selflessness unselfishness disinterestedness

    Related Verbs

    behave act conduct deport carry comport demean acquit justify vindicate absolve exonerate excuse pardon forgive moralize sermonize preach lecture admonish reprove rebuke censure condemn criticize reprehend disapprove frown deprecate deplore lament bemoan bewail condone tolerate allow permit sanction approve endorse commend praise laud eulogize extol glorify honor dignify respect esteem admire appreciate value cherish treasure revere venerate worship

    Related Adjectives

    moral righteous upright ethical principled honorable decent respectable noble good pure chaste modest innocent blameless irreproachable exemplary commendable laudable meritorious praiseworthy admirable estimable creditable trustworthy reliable conscientious scrupulous high-minded unimpeachable impeccable flawless faultless spotless unblemished virtuous moralistic just fair impartial unbiased equitable upright