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Definition of: virtuous
(vûr′ch
·əs) adjective
1. Characterized by, exhibiting, or having the nature of virtue; morally pure and good; chaste: now said especially of women.
2. Potent; efficacious.
—vir′tu·ous·ly adverb
—vir′tu·ous·ness noun Synonyms: blameless, chaste, correct, dutiful, equitable, estimable, excellent, exemplary, good, honest, just, pure, right, righteous, upright, worthy. See GOOD, INNOCENT, JUST, MODEST, MORAL, PURE. Antonyms: see synonyms for CRIMINAL, SINFUL.
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