virtuous
[ vur-choo-uhs ]
/ ˈvɜr tʃu əs /
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adjective
conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
chaste: a virtuous young person.
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virtuous
/ (ˈvɜːtʃʊəs) /
adjective
characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence; righteous; upright
(of women) chaste or virginal
Derived forms of virtuous
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