virtue

The word “virtue” has 2 syllables: vir-tue

It's pronounced as /ˈvɝːtʃu/

What is synonym and antonym for virtue?

In the thesaurus, “virtue” has 91 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for virtue along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for virtue

advantage
appropriateness
audacity
backbone
boldness
bottle
bravery
brazenness
cardinal virtue
character
cheek
cojones
correctness
courage
courageousness
daring
daringness
dauntlessness
decency
decorousness
decorum
determination
distinction
doughtiness
edge
effrontery
endurance
ethics
etiquette
excellence
excellency
fearlessness
fiber
fitness
fortitude
gall
gallantry
goodness
grace
greatheartedness
grit
gumption
guts
gutsiness
hardihood
heart
heroism
high-mindedness
honesty
honor
incorruptibility
integrity
intestinal fortitude
intrepidity
intrepidness
irreproachability
irreproachableness
merit
mettle
morality
morals
moxie
nerve
pecker
perseverance
pluck
pluckiness
plus
probity
propriety
prowess
rectitude
resolution
right-mindedness
righteousness
rightness
scrupulosity
scrupulousness
seemliness
spunk
stamina
stomach
stoutness
superiority
temerity
temper
tenacity
uprightness
valor
value
virtuousness

Antonyms for virtue

badness
blemish
cold feet
corruption
cowardice
cowardliness
cravenness
crookedness
dastardliness
debauchery
defect
deficiency
degeneracy
degradation
demerit
depravity
dishonesty
disvalue
drawback
evil
evildoing
failing
faintheartedness
fault
fearfulness
feebleness
flaw
hesitation
immorality
impotence
impropriety
indecency
indecision
indecisiveness
indecorum
indiscretion
ineffectualness
iniquity
irresolution
lowness
meanness
minus
mousiness
negative
perversion
pervertedness
poltroonery
sin
sinfulness
softness
spinelessness
timidity
timorousness
underhandedness
unscrupulousness
viciousness
vileness
villainy
weakness
wickedness

Meanings of virtue

noun
1. Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.
2. A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality.
3. Specifically, each of several qualities held to be particularly important, including the four cardinal virtues, the three theological virtues, or the seven virtues opposed to the seven deadly sins.
4. An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage.
5. A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and below archangels.
6. Specifically, moral conduct in sexual behaviour, especially of women; chastity.
7. The inherent power of a god, or other supernatural being.
8. The inherent power or efficacy of something (now only in phrases).

Example Sentences

Patience is often considered an important virtue.
She lived her life guided by honesty and virtue.
The story praised the virtue of kindness in difficult times.
Many believe that hard work is a virtue that leads to success.
His speech emphasized the virtue of standing up for what is right.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to virtue, such as: advantage, appropriateness, audacity, backbone, badness, blemish, boldness.

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