what is the definition of virtuous?

Answer 1

Having good moral judgement and righteousness

Answer 2

Aristotle's version, which is by far the best I know of:

A virtue is a mean between extremes. To have too much or too little of any characteristic is a vice, but to have a moderate, appropriate amount is a virtue. Some virtues include courage, fortitude, generosity, compassion, wisdom, and honesty.

For example, if you're too compassionate, you pity even those who do not warrant pity, or you are too emotionally affected by others' misfortunes to be of real assistance to them. If you're not compassionate enough, you're hard hearted and inhumane. In between these extremes is the virtue of compassion.

One who has developed virtues by the practice of these means between extremes is virtuous.

Answer 3

vir·tu·ous (vûr'chū-əs)
adj.
Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence: led a virtuous life.
Possessing or characterized by chastity; pure: a virtuous woman. See synonyms at moral.
virtuously vir'tu·ous·ly adv.

Answer 4

Righteous, chaste, moral says Merriam Webster. The word Virtue appears to come from the word "Virile"

Answer 5

A virtue is not necessarily a trait that is accepted by all.
It may or many not be moral.
It is merely a condition that results in a certain outcome.

Answer 6

The musical "Kismet" (meaning "fate") says this about virtue:

"Virtue is the purest lily Allah ever grew."

"Virtue is the spotless fruit upon the tree of character."

"Virtue is its own reward."

Whatever definition you choose, whether from these answers or from some other source, the definition becomes yours as a consequence of your choice. Live it!

Answer 7

You are virtuous if you possess the requisite virtues.

HTH

Charles

Answer 8

Possessing or showing moral rectitude

Answer 9

morally excellent or
pure: in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal"

Answer 10

pure, morally good