Main Entry: vir·tu·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈvər-chə-wəs, ˈvərch-wəs\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : potent, efficacious
2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : righteous <a virtuous decision>
3 : chaste

synonyms see moral

— vir·tu·ous·ly adverb

— vir·tu·ous·ness noun