virtuous
Example Sentences
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"Our ancestors built the cities. They produced the art and architecture. They built the industry. We stand for what is good, what is virtuous and what is noble."
From BBC
By buying so much bitcoin, it helps push up the price of the cryptocurrency, and Strategy’s stock—a virtuous cycle, so long as bitcoin is rising.
In Matthew’s Gospel the virtuous figure of the parable is the first son, the one who initially refused his father’s instructions but then did his will after all.
“Thank you. It’s a lovely and virtuous trait, being able to admit that you were wrong. She’s alive. She helped the Poles. She buried Enigmas.”
From Literature
These hunks of gently cooked fish and venison took up most of my freezer and cost a fortune, but I felt virtuous knowing that my dog was eating “human grade” fare.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
