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

Change in the Middle East often comes more from violence than from virtue. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026

The virtue-signaling and pandering and gaslighting would end. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Odysseus’ men have set fire to Troy, blinded the Cyclops and raided the island of the Laestrygonians, repeatedly choosing their own interests over the virtue of xenia, or hospitality, that the film stresses is central to Greek culture. — Bailey Sincox, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Compassion leads his decisions, in line with Leo’s virtue and purity of heart. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing virtue

• cardinal virtue
• woman of easy virtue