virtuous

Etymology

From Middle English vertuous, borrowed from Anglo-Norman vertuous, vertous, ultimately from Late Latin virtuōsus, from Latin virtūs. Doublet of virtuoso.

adj

  1. Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.
    Successful communities need strong, selfless leaders and a virtuous people.

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