virtuous | Definition of virtuous

Synonyms and Antonyms of virtuous

conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue

virtuous behavior is its own reward

Synonyms of virtuous

all right, decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, nice, right, right-minded, righteous, straight, true, upright

Words Related to virtuous

correct, decorous, proper, seemly

high-minded, noble, principled

commendable, creditable, exemplary, legitimate

esteemed, law-abiding, menschy, reputable, respected, upstanding, worthy

blameless, clean, guiltless, immaculate, incorrupt (also incorrupted), incorruptible, innocent, inoffensive, irreproachable, unobjectionable

angelic (or angelical), lily-white, pure, scrupulous, spotless, uncorrupted, unerring

goody-goody, moralistic, pharisaical, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous

Near Antonyms of virtuous

improper, incorrect, indecorous, naughty, unbecoming, unseemly

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, libertine, perverted, reprobate

unprincipled, unscrupulous

atrocious, infamous, villainous

base, low, mean, vicious, vile

blameworthy, objectionable, offensive

iniquitous, nefarious

errant, erring, fallen

Antonyms of virtuous

bad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong