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

But if this move was taken in good faith — lower your eyebrows, please — then what was the virtue in keeping it secret? — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 July 2026

As Colorado dries up in a historic drought, scofflaws violating water restrictions have sparked tension throughout the state’s largest metropolitan area, turning residential streets into checkerboards of virtue and vice. — Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 29 July 2026

To successfully complete their journey, each student must embody a virtue that belongs to a different House. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

But this place, for all its virtues, doesn’t have Vernon in it. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Phrases Containing virtue

• cardinal virtue
• woman of easy virtue