virtuous
[ vur-choo-uh s ]
/ ˈvɜr tʃu əs /
adjective
conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
chaste: a virtuous young person.
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Example sentences from the Web for virtuousness
In short, a thorough belief in her own virtuousness and superior excellence was the key-note of her character.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick NiecksThe identification of happiness with virtue, however, necessitates the distinction between active virtue and virtuousness.
Virtuousness is a quality of the soul or of action; in the latter sense it is the essence of virtuous action.
English Synonyms and Antonyms|James Champlin FernaldWhat is thy opinion as to the virtuousness or otherwise of this state of things?
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 2|Translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
British Dictionary definitions for virtuousness
virtuous
/ (ˈvɜːtʃʊəs) /
adjective
characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence; righteous; upright
(of women) chaste or virginal
Derived forms of virtuous
virtuously, adverbvirtuousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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