VIR'TUOUS, adjective 1. Morally good; acting in conformity to the moral law; practicing the moral duties, and abstaining from vice; as a virtuous man. 2. Being in conformity to the moral or divine law; as a virtuous action; a virtuous life. The mere performance of virtuous actions does not denominate an agent virtuous 3. Chaste; applied to women. 4. Efficacious by inherent qualities; as virtuous herbs; virtuous drugs. [Not in use.] 5. Having great or powerful properties; as virtuous steel; a virtuous staff; a virtuous ring. [Not in use.] 6. Having medicinal qualities. [Not used.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI