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virtuously Synonyms

Another word for virtuously

Choosing another word for virtuously depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 righteously, dedicating her time and resources to helping those in need."

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righteously
morally
ethically
Strong
honorably
nobly
uprightly
purely

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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chastely
purely
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modestly
innocently

Opposites of virtuously

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

immorally
wickedly
sinfully
unethically
promiscuously
immodestly
corruptly
licentiously
See all opposites of virtuously

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