Virtuous

Pronunciation: /ˈvərtʃuəs/

Definitions of virtuous

adjective having or showing high moral standards

Example Sentences

A1 She is a virtuous person who always tells the truth.

A2 The virtuous act of helping others without expecting anything in return is commendable.

B1 Being virtuous means having strong moral principles and behaving in an ethical manner.

B2 The king was known for his virtuous leadership and fair treatment of his subjects.

C1 Her virtuous character and integrity earned her the respect of everyone around her.

C2 The virtuous decision to donate a large sum of money to charity was met with widespread praise.

Examples of virtuous in a Sentence

formal She was known for her virtuous behavior and impeccable moral standards.

informal He always tries to do the right thing and be a virtuous person.

slang People who are always doing good deeds are just so virtuous.

figurative The virtuous path may be difficult, but it is always worth it in the end.

Grammatical Forms of virtuous

• past tense: virtued
• plural: virtuouses
• comparative: more virtuous
• superlative: most virtuous
• present tense: virtues
• future tense: will be virtuous
• perfect tense: have been virtuous
• continuous tense: is being virtuous
• singular: virtuous
• positive degree: virtuous
• infinitive: to be virtuous
• gerund: virtuously
• participle: virtuing

Origin and Evolution of virtuous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'virtuous' originated from the Latin word 'virtuosus', which means possessing virtue or moral excellence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'virtuous' has retained its original meaning of possessing moral excellence, but its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of positive qualities beyond just morality.