virtuously

[US]/'və:tjuəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. morally, in a virtuous manner

Phrases & Collocations

act virtuously

live virtuously

behave virtuously

speak virtuously

Example Sentences

She always behaves virtuously towards others.

He conducted himself virtuously in the face of temptation.

Living virtuously is important for personal growth.

He always speaks virtuously about his colleagues.

It is essential to act virtuously in times of crisis.

The leader sets an example by behaving virtuously.

She believes in living virtuously as a way to find inner peace.

The story teaches a lesson about the importance of acting virtuously.

Real-world Examples

Even the Stoics think that living virtuously includes being useful for the community.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

Though his views were undeniably classist, Plato thought these aristocrats would rule selflessly and virtuously.

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

Living virtuously is equal to living in accordance with one's experience of the actual course of nature.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

The only reason anyone conducts themselves virtuously, he reasons, is due to external influences.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Anne nodded, trying hard not to look virtuously complacent and failing miserably.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

Machiavelli didn’t try to describe an ideal government or exhort his audience to rule justly and virtuously.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

These new jobs will be dignified and meaningful, and they'll be spread globally to ensure that humans live more virtuously in nature.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) March 2021 Collection

" Biddy, " said I, in a virtuously self-asserting manner, " I must request to know what you mean by this" ?

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

Another knock and the appearance of two young ladies sent me back to my work, and there I virtuously remained through all the noise and gabbling that went on next door.

Source: "Little Women" original version

Jo was not in a good humor, and the perverse fit returned, but Amy, who had virtuously done her duty, kept her temper and pleased everybody, was in a most angelic frame of mind.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

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