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Definition virtuous in British English

virtuous adjective

adjective
/ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəs/
1

behaving or done in a way that is morally good and right

Example

She always tried to lead a virtuous life.

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1.1

used in a negative way for describing someone who thinks they are morally better than other people

Example

Sam's virtuous and superior tone was beginning to irritate me.

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Definition virtuous in British English