— virtuously , adv. — virtuousness , n.
/verr"chooh euhs/ , adj.
1. conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
2. chaste: a virtuous young person.
[ 1300-50; alter. (with i vertuous virtuosus, equiv. to L virtu ( s ) VIRTUE + -osus -OUS ]