virtus

Examples

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• For such an art was the product of a "virtue" (virtus) that found expression in an unmistakable "talent" (ingenium).

  Academic text (2012)

• By now, you should; he's hit the quarter-century pedigree of gravitas, pietas, dignitas, and virtus, which means he's earned it.

  Blog text (18)

• Newton's insistence that God was present not only virtually but substantially was based on the premise of the continuing activity of God in nature since "active power virtus cannot subsist without substance." n90

  Academic text (2009)

• It was one of the ancient Roman virtues along with pietas, dignitas, and virtus—devotion, dignity, and excellence.

  Blog text (18)

• The Roman general was respected for his virtus, demonstrating courage and moral excellence in battle.

• Marcus embodied the principles of virtus, inspiring his fellow citizens with his noble character and deeds.

Synonyms

V

virtue

vsvirtus

259 3.8

A good personal quality like honesty or kindness

is the Roman ideal that adds courage and heroic character

V

virtuousness

vsvirtus

1 6.9

Being honest and doing what is right

is the Roman concept that adds emphasis on courage and ideal character

Antonyms

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vice

731 6.2

A bad habit or behaviour that harms a person's character

Surface Forms

Etymology