virtue
Definitions
Behavior showing high moral standards.
A quality considered morally good or desirable in a person.
An inherent strength or effective power.
Examples
Patience is often considered a great virtue in difficult situations.
She possesses the virtue of honesty, even when it is inconvenient.
By virtue of his hard work, he was promoted to manager.
Synonyms
goodness integrity morality rectitude righteousness merit honor
Antonyms
vice immorality wickedness corruption depravity sin dishonor