virtuous Meaning & Definition
What Does Virtuous Mean?
Virtuous is used as an adjective meaning Full of virtue; having excellent moral character. It can also mean Not having sexual intercourse with anyone except a partner in marriage, especially a husband.
Quick Facts About Virtuous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | good, just and pure |
| Antonyms | wicked |
| Comparative / superlative | more virtuous, most virtuous |
Virtuous Definition (Adjective)
- Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.
Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.
- Not having sexual intercourse with anyone except a partner in marriage, especially a husband.
Synonyms of Virtuous
Virtuous synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Virtuous
Virtuous in a Sentence
Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.
Word Forms & Grammar
virtuous (comparative more virtuous, superlative most virtuous)
Origin of Virtuous
From Middle English vertuous, borrowed from Anglo-Norman vertuous, vertous, ultimately from Late Latin virtuōsus, from Latin virtūs. By surface analysis, virtue + -ous. Doublet of virtuoso and piecewise doublet of virtùous.
Pronouncing Virtuous
The standard pronunciation of virtuous is //ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Virtuous: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is virtuous?
Virtuous is an adjective.
What is another word for virtuous?
You can replace virtuous with words such as good, just and pure. See the full list of virtuous synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of virtuous?
The opposite of virtuous is wicked.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of virtuous?
The comparative form is more virtuous and the superlative form is most virtuous.