Synonyms of virtuous
27 similar words · 12 opposite words
Another word for virtuous is moral. Other synonyms of virtuous are righteous, decorous, good, meritorious and right. The opposite of virtuous is immoral.
Synonyms and similar words for virtuous
adjectiveFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
- good
- righteousMoral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
- chaste
- continent
- correct
- upstanding
- delicate
- decent
- decorousMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming...
- deserving
- dutiful
- duteous
- honestChaste; faithful; virtuous.
- innocent
- meritoriousDeserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
- modest
- moralConforming to a given standard of right behaviour.
- noble
- right
- right-minded
- straight
- uprighteousRighteous.
- well-intentionedHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
- whole-souledSingle-minded of purpose.
- worthy
- virtual obsoleteSynonym of virtuous (“full of virtue; having excellent moral character”).
- desertful obsoleteDeserving; meritorious.
Opposite of virtuous
adjectiveMore antonyms
- bad
- dishonest
- immodestWithout customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.
- immoralBreaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or...
- incontinent
- indecent
- obscene
- reprehensible
- risque
- shameless
- unchasteNot chaste; not continent.
- wicked
Meaning of virtuous
- adjective Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.
virtuous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of virtuous
- What is another word for virtuous?
- Virtuous has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as moral, righteous, decorous, good, meritorious, right, well-intentioned and whole-souled.
- What is the opposite of virtuous?
- The opposite of virtuous is immoral. Other antonyms of virtuous are bad and immodest.
- What does virtuous mean?
- Virtuous means full of virtue; having excellent moral character.
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