Virtuous
King James Dictionary [1]
Vir'Tuous, a.
1. Morally good acting in conformity to the moral law practicing the moral duties, and abstaining from vice as a virtuous man. 2. Being in conformity to the moral or divine law as a virtuous action a virtuous life.
The mere performance of virtuous actions does not denominate an agent virtuous.
3. Chaste applied to women. 4. Efficacious by inherent qualities as virtuous herbs virtuous drugs. Not in use. 5. Having great or powerful properties as virtuous steel a virtuous staff a virtuous ring. Not in use. 6. Having medicinal qualities. Not used.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( a.) Possessing or exhibiting virtue.
(2): ( a.) Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave.
(3): ( a.) Having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent.
(4): ( a.) Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action.
(5): ( a.) Chaste; pure; - applied especially to women.
