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- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/
- /ˈvɜː.tju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-choo-uh s]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/
Definitions of virtuously word
- adjective virtuously conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life. 1
- adjective virtuously chaste: a virtuous young person. 1
- adverb virtuously In a virtuous manner. 0
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Origin of virtuously
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; alteration (with i < Latin) of Middle English vertuous < Anglo-French < Late Latin virtuōsus, equivalent to Latin virtu(s) virtue + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Virtuously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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virtuously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
virtuously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virtuously
adv virtuously
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
- charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
- chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
adverb virtuously
- angelically — of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
- bashfully — In a bashful manner.
- duteously — In a duteous manner.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- ethically — In an ethical manner.
Antonyms for virtuously
adverb virtuously
- worthlessly — In a worthless manner.
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