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virtuously

vir·tu·ous
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vur-choo-uh s]
    • /ˈvɜr tʃu əs/
    • /ˈvɜː.tju.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
exclamation

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.

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Synonyms 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

Antonyms for virtuously

adverb virtuously

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