Virtuous
51circle, virtuous — A virtuous circle is a circular definition or argument whose circularity does not matter for the purpose at hand. For example, in the definition ‘ x is boring if and only if x seems boring to most people in standard conditions’, the term ‘boring’ …
52ultra-virtuous — /ul trə vûrˈtū əs/ adjective Prudish ORIGIN: ↑ultra (3) …
53quasi-virtuous — adj.; quasi virtuously, adv. * * * …
54virtue, virtuous — Hemolele, pono …
55quasi-virtuous — adj.; quasi virtuously, adv …
56Virtuously — Virtuous Vir tu*ous (?; 135), a. [OE. vertuous, OF. vertuos, vertuous, F. vertueux, fr. L. Virtuous. See {Virtue}, and cf. {Virtuoso}.] 1. Possessing or exhibiting virtue. Specifically: [1913 Webster] (a) Exhibiting manly courage and strength;… …
57Virtuousness — Virtuous Vir tu*ous (?; 135), a. [OE. vertuous, OF. vertuos, vertuous, F. vertueux, fr. L. Virtuous. See {Virtue}, and cf. {Virtuoso}.] 1. Possessing or exhibiting virtue. Specifically: [1913 Webster] (a) Exhibiting manly courage and strength;… …
58virtuouscircle — virtuous circle n. A condition in which a favorable circumstance or result gives rise to another that subsequently supports the first. Also called virtuous cycle. [Modeled on vicious circle.] * * * …
59ДОБРОДЕТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЦИКЛ — (virtuous cycle) см. Порочный цикл …
60virtuously — virtuous ► ADJECTIVE 1) having or showing high moral standards. 2) archaic chaste. DERIVATIVES virtuously adverb virtuousness noun …