Definitions

virtues

NOUN

honor, integrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage character ethic excellence faith generosity goodness ideal kindness love merit morality purity quality rectitude righteousness value

STRONG

asset charity chastity consideration credit faithfulness fineness fortitude high-mindedness hope incorruptibility innocence justice plus probity prudence respectability temper temperance trustworthiness uprightness worth worthiness

WEAK

ethicality ethicalness good point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage dishonesty evil imperfection meanness

STRONG

disbelief disregard disrespect unfairness wildness

WEAK

dishonor immorality vice

Example Sentences

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"With all its virtues and its defects this is a place we feel proud of," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The president is extolling the virtues of the East Wing ballroom.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Moolenaar said “we treasure” the Declaration of Independence, but didn’t say why, and spent more time extolling the virtues of prayer breakfasts.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Don’t lecture the reader on your virtues or lessons learned.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

But right in the middle of my little speech on the virtues of Weed Eaters, Ob pushed away his half-eaten breakfast and gave me a long sad look.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant