The meaning of VIRTUE is morally good behavior or character. How to use virtue in a sentence.

A virtue (Latin: virtus) is a trait of excellence, including traits that may be moral, social, or intellectual. The cultivation and refinement of virtue is held to be the " good of humanity" and thus is valued as an …

VIRTUE definition: moral excellence; goodness; righteousness. See examples of virtue used in a sentence.

VIRTUE meaning: 1. a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good: 2. an advantage…. Learn more.

Moral virtue, in ethics, those qualities or states of character that find expression in morally good actions and morally good purposes or intentions. Moral virtues are persistent patterns of behaviour and …

A virtue is a good quality or way of behaving. His virtue is patience. Her flaws were as large as her virtues. Humility is considered a virtue.

1. by or in virtue of, by reason of; because of. 2. make a virtue of necessity, to make the best of a difficult or unsatisfactory situation.

There are 31 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun virtue, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

vir•tue /ˈvɜrtʃu/ n. moral excellence:[uncountable] a life of virtue. Philosophy a particular quality that reflects such moral excellence:[countable] His virtues include honesty and integrity. [uncountable] …

Definition of virtue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.