virtue
Goodness of character
Virtue is similar to morality in that it is conformity to a high standard of what is right.
Aside from a moral context, a virtue is a commendable or beneficial quality: The film has many virtues, but brevity is not one of them.
The common phrase by virtue of means because of and is unrelated to the moral meaning of virtue: They claim to be the greenest parking venue by virtue of the solar panels on their roof.
Truthfulness, sincerity
- truthfulnessHabit of not lying
- sincerityHonest, unfeigned genuineness
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
reliability · transparency · accountability · consistency · steadfastness · loyalty · genuineness · uprightness
Study of right conduct
- moralsPrinciples of right conduct
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- goodnessMoral excellence
- decencyMoral appropriateness in behavior
rectitude · uprightness · probity · righteousness · conscience · honor · dignity · nobility
Ability to restrain impulses
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
fortitude · perseverance · patience · steadfastness · endurance · abstinence · continence · sobriety
Considerate, caring disposition
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
goodwill · empathy · philanthropy · humanitarianism · selflessness · caring · helpfulness · giving
Just and equal treatment
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- rectitudeMoral straightness
lawfulness · due process · evenhandedness · right action · desert · merit
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
fearlessness · boldness · intrepidity · mettle · nerve · daring · pluck · backbone
Abstaining from sexual activity
- innocenceFreedom from wrongdoing
- celibacyAbstaining from intimate relations
- modestyAbsence of vanity
- virginityAbsence of carnal experience
immaculacy · cleanliness · spotlessness · guilelessness · blamelessness · sinlessness · uncorrupted · untainted
Careful, wise judgment
- discernmentKeen perception and judgment
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
- sagacityPenetrating mental acuity
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
insight · understanding · sapience · judiciousness · circumspection · discretion · practical wisdom · good sense
Sacred spiritual purity
- sanctityQuality of being inviolable
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- godlinessState of spiritual purity
faithfulness · devoutness · religiosity · saintliness · blessedness · sacredness · spirituality · righteousness
honesty
Truthfulness, sincerity
- truthfulnessHabit of not lying
- sincerityHonest, unfeigned genuineness
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
trustworthiness · reliability · transparency · accountability · consistency · steadfastness · loyalty · genuineness · uprightness · principled
ethics
Study of right conduct
- moralsPrinciples of right conduct
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- goodnessMoral excellence
decency · rectitude · uprightness · probity · righteousness · conscience · honor · dignity · nobility · respectability
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
willpower · fortitude · perseverance · patience · steadfastness · endurance · abstinence · continence · sobriety · self-mastery
kindness
Considerate, caring disposition
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- charityVoluntary aid for others
altruism · goodwill · empathy · philanthropy · humanitarianism · selflessness · caring · helpfulness · giving · service
fairness
Just and equal treatment
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
rectitude · lawfulness · due process · evenhandedness · right action · desert · merit
bravery
Boldness before danger
gallantry · fearlessness · boldness · intrepidity · mettle · nerve · daring · pluck · backbone · resolution
chastity
Abstaining from sexual activity
virginity · immaculacy · cleanliness · spotlessness · guilelessness · blamelessness · sinlessness · uncorrupted · untainted · wholesomeness
prudence
Careful, wise judgment
- discernmentKeen perception and judgment
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
- sagacityPenetrating mental acuity
foresight · insight · understanding · sapience · judiciousness · circumspection · discretion · practical wisdom · good sense · reason
holiness
Sacred spiritual purity
godliness · faithfulness · devoutness · religiosity · saintliness · blessedness · sacredness · spirituality · righteousness · worship
- Goodnesskindness, charity, compassion, generosity, goodwill
- honorhonor, honor code, code of honor, personal honor, word of honor
- inner qualitiesintegrity, wisdom, courage, compassion, resilience
- innocenceinnocent, innocence, purity, pure, blameless
- moral valuesduty, responsibility, honor, integrity, loyalty
- moralsmorality, moral code, ethics lessons, moral codes, moral compass
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- virtual tourRemote visual exploration experience
- virtual communitiesGroups connected through internet
- virtual worldSimulated digital environment
- virtual assistantSoftware providing automated help
- virtual meetingsRemote digital gatherings
virtual, virtuous, virtues, virtuoso, virtuosity, virtuously, virtuosic, virtuousness, virtuosos