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virtuous Synonyms

Another word for virtuous

Choosing another word for virtuous depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing high moral standards, righteousness, and ethical integrity.

Usage Example

"She was widely admired in the community for leading a generous and righteous life."

Strongest
righteous
moral
ethical
upright
upstanding
Strong
honorable
high-minded
noble
principled
exemplary

• adjective (Context 2)

Chaste or sexually pure, traditionally used in reference to a woman.

Usage Example

"In Victorian literature, the heroine was almost always portrayed as modest and chaste."

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chaste
pure
Strong
virginal
celibate
modest
undefiled

Opposites of virtuous

The opposite of virtuous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wicked
immoral
unchaste
corrupt
promiscuous
unethical
sinful
licentious
See all opposites of virtuous

• Nearby Words

virtually
virtue
virtuoso
virtuous
virtuously
virtuousness
virulence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Virtuous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/virtuous
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