adj.
Pronunciation: ' v ə r-ch ə -w ə s, ' v ə rch-w ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : POTENT , EFFICACIOUS
2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : RIGHTEOUS <a virtuous decision>
3 : CHASTE
synonyms see MORAL
– vir · tu · ous · ly adverb
– vir · tu · ous · ness noun