CEFR B2

Virtue

noun

Meaning

A good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good.

Examples

She has been praised for her many virtues.
Patience is a virtue that is hard to learn.

Synonyms: goodness, merit, excellence, righteousness

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Virtue (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrtʃuː/

Definition

A good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good.

Examples

She has been praised for her many virtues.
Patience is a virtue that is hard to learn.
He saw courage as his greatest virtue.

How to Use Virtue

virtue of (prepositional phrase): Because of; by reason of. — "He was given the job by virtue of his experience."
in virtue of (prepositional phrase): Because of; by reason of. — "She was allowed to enter in virtue of her status as a diplomat."
have the virtue of (collocation): To have a good quality or advantage. — "The proposal has the virtue of being easy to implement."

Synonyms of Virtue

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Antonyms of Virtue

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