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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A Forrest Gump of a tale, “Theo of Golden” extols the virtues of close observation, deep conversation and offline connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

And it’s that type of refreshing, radical earnestness that inspires a deeper conversation about the film’s many virtues.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

"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

Perhaps we can’t understand Cathy, but on the other hand we are capable of many things in all directions, of great virtues and great sins.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck