virtuously

Example Sentences

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"Theological doctrines encouraged aid for the shame-faced poor, who threatened the moral order by showing that you could live virtuously and prosperously but still fall victim to twists of fortune," said Robb.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2023

The acquisition of virtue necessarily involves a community to provide education, model virtues, and provide opportunities for a person to behave virtuously.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

So we decided to explore, does meditation actually make us behave more virtuously?

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2021

Tcherniakov said that “as a true actor, he virtuously uses different masks to communicate.”

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

“Are you crazy?” she scolded virtuously, shaking an indignant finger in front of his eyes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller