Synonyms of virtue

virtue

noun

ˈvər-(ˌ)chü 

1

as in distinction

a quality that gives something special worth

the virtue of wool as a clothing material is that it can provide insulation from the cold even when wet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinction
• advantage
• value
• merit
• excellence
• grace
• excellency
• cardinal virtue
• superiority
• edge
• plus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• defect
• failing
• fault
• flaw
• demerit
• disvalue
• blemish
• drawback
• minus
• negative

2

as in morality

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong

a lady of honor and virtue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• morality
• integrity
• honesty
• goodness
• character
• rightness
• honor
• ethics
• righteousness
• morals
• rectitude
• uprightness
• probity
• decency
• virtuousness
• incorruptibility
• fitness
• propriety
• scrupulousness
• etiquette
• appropriateness
• correctness
• decorum
• right-mindedness
• high-mindedness
• scrupulosity
• irreproachability
• seemliness
• irreproachableness
• decorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evil
• immorality
• wickedness
• sin
• badness
• villainy
• iniquity
• degradation
• evildoing
• impropriety
• perversion
• indiscretion
• indecorum
• indecency
• sinfulness
• depravity
• degeneracy
• dishonesty
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness
• meanness
• crookedness
• vileness
• viciousness
• corruption
• lowness
• pervertedness
• underhandedness

3

as in heroism

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

a military hero whose virtue inspired a nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heroism
• courage
• bravery
• gallantry
• courageousness
• prowess
• valor
• nerve
• fearlessness
• intrepidity
• stoutness
• daring
• hardihood
• heart
• intrepidness
• gutsiness
• fortitude
• dauntlessness
• daringness
• perseverance
• pecker
• guts
• bottle
• determination
• intestinal fortitude
• greatheartedness
• doughtiness
• stamina
• endurance
• grit
• moxie
• mettle
• backbone
• gumption
• temper
• tenacity
• resolution
• fiber
• pluck
• spunk
• boldness
• pluckiness
• audacity
• effrontery
• temerity
• stomach
• gall
• brazenness
• cheek
• cojones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cowardice
• timidity
• cowardliness
• weakness
• spinelessness
• fearfulness
• softness
• feebleness
• timorousness
• faintheartedness
• cold feet
• impotence
• cravenness
• poltroonery
• dastardliness
• ineffectualness
• hesitation
• indecision
• irresolution
• mousiness
• indecisiveness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of virtue

Confession does not guarantee absolution, nor uprightness virtue. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

And yet Trump wants to turn the White House and an outpost on the Potomac into similar citadels, with little regard for why America’s capital city was named for one of its greatest examples of unadorned republican virtue. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Also, in producing more original films, which push the envelope on narrative or visuals, filmmakers are making a virtue out of a market necessity. — John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing virtue

• cardinal virtue
• woman of easy virtue