VIRTUE Synonyms

• an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

• a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

• the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

• a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

• good repute

• a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

• a written symbol that is used to represent speech

• (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes

• engrave or inscribe characters on

• the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

• the quality of being polite and respectable

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• moral excellence or admirableness

• elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

• the quality of being honest

• southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

• an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

• moral soundness

• concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

• a privileged class holding hereditary titles

• the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

• the state of being of noble birth

• complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

• being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

• the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

• a woman's virtue or chastity

• righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

• adhering to moral principles

• the property of being upright in posture

• position at right angles to the horizon

• righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

• the quality or state of having merit or value

• abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

• morality with respect to sexual relations

• any admirable quality or attribute

• the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

• be worthy or deserving

• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

• A bondman; a slave.

• Muscle or sinew.

• A good quality or habit; virtue.

• (usually plural) An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour.

• Bond; servile.

• To oppress; enslave.

• Instruct in morals or values; chastise.