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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.
• 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."
Strongest
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."
Strongest
chastely
purely
Strong
modestly
innocently
Opposites of virtuously
The opposite of virtuously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
immorally
wickedly
sinfully
unethically
promiscuously
immodestly
corruptly
licentiously
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Virtuously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/virtuously