VIRTUOUS


Meaning of VIRTUOUS in English

adjective

1.

Synonyms: effective , effectual, efficacious, efficient

Antonyms: virtueless

2.

Synonyms: moral 1, ethical, moralistic, noble, principled, righteous, right-minded

Related Word: spotless, unsullied, untainted, untarnished; worthy

Contrasted words: dishonest; unjust; unworthy; impure, tainted; immodest, immoral, indecent; vicious, wicked

Antonyms: unvirtuous, virtueless

3.

Synonyms: good 11, blameless, exemplary, guiltless, inculpable, innocent, irreprehensible, pure, righteous, unblamable

Related Word: faultless, sinless

Idioms: innocent as a lamb, in the clear, without reproach

Contrasted words: bad, impure, unrighteous

Antonyms: unvirtuous, virtueless; vicious

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