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virtue
/ˈvɜː.tʃuː/
[/ˈvɜː.tʃuː/]
moral goodness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A good moral quality, such as honesty or courage, or moral goodness in general. It can also mean a beneficial feature of something.
Example
Patience is a virtue that helped her stay calm through years of difficult negotiations.
Patience is a virtue that helped her stay calm through years of difficult negotiations.
Etymology
From Old French 'vertu', from Latin 'virtus' (excellence, manliness), from 'vir' (man).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in ethics, religion, and everyday praise.