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Meaning
Noun
●
Accordance with
moral
principles
;
conformity
of
behaviour
or
thought
with the
strictures
of
morality
; good
moral
conduct.
●
A particular
manifestation
of
moral
excellence
in a person; an
admirable
quality.
●
Specifically, each of several
qualities
held
to be
particularly
important, including the
four
cardinal virtues
, the three
theological virtues
, or the
seven virtues
opposed
to the
seven
deadly
sins.
●
An
inherently
advantageous
or
excellent
quality of something or someone; a
favourable
point, an advantage.
●
In Christianity:
A
creature
embodying
divine
power,
specifically
one of the
orders
of
heavenly
beings
,
traditionally
ranked
above
angels
and
archangels
, and below
seraphim
and cherubim.
●
Specifically,
moral
conduct
in
sexual
behaviour
, especially of women; chastity.
●
The
inherent power
of a
god
, or other
supernatural
being.
●
The
inherent power
or
efficacy
of something (now only in phrases).
Name
●
A surname.
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Origin
virtue
English
vertu
Middle English (1100-1500)
vertu
Anglo-Norman
virtus
Latin
vir
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Douth
Thew
Goodness
Vertu
Vertuu
Vertue
Integrity
Faculty
Power
Antonyms
Vice
Foible
Villainy
Related
Morality
Characteristic
Righteousness
Wisdom
Rightness
Benevolence
Ethics
Nature
Virtuousness
Moral
Definition
Compassion
Faith
Character
Privilege
Conceit
Truth
Altruism
Morals
Maxim
Kindness
Good
Piety
Principle
Tenet
Manifestation
Intellect
Humility
Perversion
Courage
Religion
Justice
Honesty
Spirit
Happiness
Rationality
Concept
Perfection
Honor
Generosity
Trait
Prudence
Conscience
Birthright
Doctrine
Rectitude
Pleasure
Bravery
Grace
Respect
Sin
Philosophy
Discipline
Salvation
Deontological
Belief
Love
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