Virtuous
adjective
Having high moral qualities.
She is well respected in the community for her virtuous behavior.
adjective
Referring to women, being morally pure, especially in matters of sex.
In earlier times, a woman was expected to be virtuous till her marriage.
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Formal, Approving
adjective
Doing things that are good or useful.
The virtuous work that the charity does has helped many needy people
adjective
Having high moral qualities.
She is well respected in the community for her virtuous behavior.
adjective
Referring to women, being morally pure, especially in matters of sex.
In earlier times, a woman was expected to be virtuous till her marriage.
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
adjective
Doing things that are good or useful.
The virtuous work that the charity does has helped many needy people
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perceptions
The concept of virtue varies between cultures; be mindful of different moral standards when using 'virtuous.'
His actions were considered virtuous in his country, though not everywhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Virtuous' always implies a positive judgment and admiration for someone's behavior.
The virtuous decision to donate the unexpected windfall won him much praise.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-religious Usage
Though often associated with religious morality, 'virtuous' can describe secular good deeds too.
Volunteering at the shelter is seen as a virtuous activity, regardless of one's beliefs.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perceptions
The concept of virtue varies between cultures; be mindful of different moral standards when using 'virtuous.'
His actions were considered virtuous in his country, though not everywhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Virtuous' always implies a positive judgment and admiration for someone's behavior.
The virtuous decision to donate the unexpected windfall won him much praise.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-religious Usage
Though often associated with religious morality, 'virtuous' can describe secular good deeds too.
Volunteering at the shelter is seen as a virtuous activity, regardless of one's beliefs.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perceptions
The concept of virtue varies between cultures; be mindful of different moral standards when using 'virtuous.'
His actions were considered virtuous in his country, though not everywhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Virtuous' always implies a positive judgment and admiration for someone's behavior.
The virtuous decision to donate the unexpected windfall won him much praise.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-religious Usage
Though often associated with religious morality, 'virtuous' can describe secular good deeds too.
Volunteering at the shelter is seen as a virtuous activity, regardless of one's beliefs.
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Fresh water scarcity: An...
You should still cultivate water virtue in your daily life, turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. But still, it's true. Taking shorter showers won't solve global problems, which is too bad. It would be much more straightforward and easier if virtuous, individual actions could do the trick.
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Bryan Stevenson: We need...
and I'm going to admit to you that I've never had a drop of alcohol. I don't say that because I think that's virtuous; I say that because there is power in identity. When we create the right kind of identity, we can say things to the world around us
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The rise of modern...
and they place those interests above the institutions that protect individual and social rights. Modern populists argue these institutions are run by a self-serving ruling minority, who seek to control the vast majority of virtuous common people.
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Eric Liu: Why ordinary...
on us? I think it's because the very word signifies something exceedingly virtuous, exceedingly important, and exceedingly boring. Well, I think it's the responsibility of people like us, people who show up for gatherings like this
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Bringing critical care...
protection from those diseases that I take for granted from my own son but it will also start a virtuous cycle of improved child survival reduced birth rates and more economic growth these technologies are not silver bullets but
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The dirty secret of...
that is humanity's economic superpower. So at the heart of this new economics is a story about ourselves that grants us permission to be our best selves, and, unlike the old economics, this is a story that is virtuous
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Let's put birth control...
to make those decisions for themselves, I think it will help spark a virtuous cycle of development in communities across the continent. We can help poor families build a better future.
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Inside the mind of a...
and we were blinded by a cause. And we did not give ourselves a chance to develop a virtuous character. We told ourselves we were fighting for the oppressed,
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Compelling Models for...
maybe five ten years so that's where I stand is not just incentives is really real opportunities in life that I will create a virtuous cycle for us all well
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Anand Giridharadas: A...
Strangely, death row was the first institution that left Stroman better. His old influences quit him. The people entering his life were virtuous and
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Fresh water scarcity: An...
You should still cultivate water virtue in your daily life, turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. But still, it's true. Taking shorter showers won't solve global problems, which is too bad. It would be much more straightforward and easier if virtuous, individual actions could do the trick.
Video examples
Bryan Stevenson: We need...
and I'm going to admit to you that I've never had a drop of alcohol. I don't say that because I think that's virtuous; I say that because there is power in identity. When we create the right kind of identity, we can say things to the world around us
Video examples
The rise of modern...
and they place those interests above the institutions that protect individual and social rights. Modern populists argue these institutions are run by a self-serving ruling minority, who seek to control the vast majority of virtuous common people.
Video examples
Eric Liu: Why ordinary...
on us? I think it's because the very word signifies something exceedingly virtuous, exceedingly important, and exceedingly boring. Well, I think it's the responsibility of people like us, people who show up for gatherings like this
Video examples
Bringing critical care...
protection from those diseases that I take for granted from my own son but it will also start a virtuous cycle of improved child survival reduced birth rates and more economic growth these technologies are not silver bullets but
Video examples
The dirty secret of...
that is humanity's economic superpower. So at the heart of this new economics is a story about ourselves that grants us permission to be our best selves, and, unlike the old economics, this is a story that is virtuous
Video examples
Let's put birth control...
to make those decisions for themselves, I think it will help spark a virtuous cycle of development in communities across the continent. We can help poor families build a better future.
Video examples
Inside the mind of a...
and we were blinded by a cause. And we did not give ourselves a chance to develop a virtuous character. We told ourselves we were fighting for the oppressed,
Video examples
Compelling Models for...
maybe five ten years so that's where I stand is not just incentives is really real opportunities in life that I will create a virtuous cycle for us all well
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Anand Giridharadas: A...
Strangely, death row was the first institution that left Stroman better. His old influences quit him. The people entering his life were virtuous and
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Quote examples
Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections.
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Jose Marti
Cuban Activist
But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.
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Ron Conway
American Businessman
I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back creates a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful.
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John Perry Barlow
American Writer
I think the 'counterculture' believes that there are ways to manage being the world's most powerful country that involve creation of consensus - ruling by virtuous example rather than by force of arms.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions.
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Lucretia Mott
American Activist
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
I'm not a vegetarian. But I think people who are vegetarians, they are actually more virtuous than the rest of us. I think they should be admired.
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
There has never been any country at every moment so virtuous and so wise that it has not sometimes needed to be saved from itself.
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Frederick Douglass
American Author
The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.
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John Kani
South African Actor
I am known for always playing virtuous characters.
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Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections.
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Jose Marti
Cuban Activist
But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.
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Ron Conway
American Businessman
I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back creates a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful.
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John Perry Barlow
American Writer
I think the 'counterculture' believes that there are ways to manage being the world's most powerful country that involve creation of consensus - ruling by virtuous example rather than by force of arms.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions.
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Lucretia Mott
American Activist
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
I'm not a vegetarian. But I think people who are vegetarians, they are actually more virtuous than the rest of us. I think they should be admired.
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
There has never been any country at every moment so virtuous and so wise that it has not sometimes needed to be saved from itself.
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Frederick Douglass
American Author
The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.
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John Kani
South African Actor
I am known for always playing virtuous characters.
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