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virtuously Antonyms

Opposite of virtuously

Because the opposite of virtuously shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows high moral standards, ethical integrity, or righteousness.

Usage Example

"The community leader lived wickedly, dedicating her time and resources to helping those in need."

Strongest
wickedly
immorally
unethically
sinfully
Strong
corruptly
dishonorably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a chaste or sexually pure manner (dated or literary).

Usage Example

"In the Victorian novel, the heroine behaves promiscuously despite the temptations of high society."

Strongest
promiscuously
Strong
immodestly
licentiously

Similar words to virtuously

Words similar to virtuously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

righteously
chastely
morally
ethically
purely
honorably
uprightly
modestly
See all synonyms of virtuously

• Nearby Words

virtue
virtuoso
virtuous
virtuously
virtuousness
virulence
virulent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Virtuously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/virtuously
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