B2nounsocietyrelationships
US/ˈvɜːr.tʃuː/
UK/ˈvɜː.tʃuː/
a good quality in a person's character, such as honesty or patience; also an advantage
In context
Patience is a virtue, especially when you're learning a new language.
The great virtue of this plan is that it costs almost nothing.
She got the job by virtue of her experience working abroad.
Words that go with virtue
preposition + noun
- by virtue ofbecause of a particular fact or qualityShe got the job by virtue of her experience.
adjective + noun
- moral virtuea good quality in a person's characterHonesty is considered a moral virtue in most cultures.
- civic virtuegood behavior that helps the communityVoting is often described as a civic virtue.
- cardinal virtueone of the most important good qualitiesPatience is a cardinal virtue for any teacher.
verb + noun
- extol the virtuespraise the good points of something stronglyHe extolled the virtues of working from home.