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virtuousness

/ˈvɝːtʃuəsnəs/
vir · tu · ous · ness
Adverb:virtuously
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Adjective:virtuous
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having or showing high moral standards; moral excellence and righteousness.

Example

"The philosopher argued that true happiness stems from inner virtuousness rather than material wealth."

2

The state or quality of being chaste or sexually pure (dated).

Example

"In Victorian literature, a heroine's social standing often depended entirely upon her perceived virtuousness."

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• Nearby Words

virtuoso
virtuous
virtuously
virtuousness
virulence
virulent
virulently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'virtuous' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Virtuous' derives from Old French 'vertuos' and Late Latin 'virtuosus', ultimately rooted in Latin 'virtus' (manliness, courage, moral excellence), from 'vir' (man).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Virtuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/virtuousness
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