virtuous
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.
“Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “virtuous” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “virtuous” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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