Definitions

1. noun

a moral excellence or a strong and good quality; a high moral standard or principle

“She was raised with strong values and a sense of virtue that guided her throughout life.”

2. noun

a good quality or an attractive or impressive feature; an admirable or commendable quality

“His virtue as a leader was his ability to bring people together and make tough decisions.”

3. noun

an act or instance of moral excellence or good quality; a morally good action

“Her virtue was evident in the way she helped the homeless people in the community.”

4. noun

a moral or spiritual quality, especially one regarded as a characteristic of a divine being

“The virtuous qualities of compassion and kindness are often attributed to God.”

5. noun

a quality or trait considered to be morally excellent or good

“Honesty is a virtue that is highly valued in any society.”

6. verb

to regard or treat something as having a particular quality or characteristic

“The artist’s latest painting is said to virtue the beauty of the human form.”