Virtuous — Defs

01 a. Possessing or exhibiting virtue.

1.
Possessing or exhibiting virtue.
2.
Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave.[Obs.]
“Old Priam's son, amongst them all, was chiefly virtuous.” — Chapman.
3.
Having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent.[Obs.]
“Lifting up his virtuous staff on high, He smote the sea, which calméd was with speed.” — Spenser.

“Every virtuous plant and healing herb.” — Milton.
4.
Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action.
“The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, conscience.” — Milton.
5.
Chaste; pure; -- applied especially to women.
“Mistress Ford . . . the virtuous creature, that hath the jealous fool to her husband.” — Shak.