Virtuous

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• vertuous obsolete
• vertuus obsolete

Origin

From Middle English, Anglo Norman, ultimately from Late Latin virtuōsus, from Latin virtūs.

Full definition of virtuous

Adjective

1. Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.

Synonyms

• good
• righteous

Derived terms

• virtuousness

Related terms

• virtual
• virtue
• virtuosity