How to spell virtue

Virtue is spelled V-I-R-T-U-E.

hear itvir·tue/'vɜrtju/nounLong vowels

What it means: A quality considered morally good.

In a sentence: Kindness and honesty are examples of virtue.

Same family: virtuous, virtuously, moral, ethics, integrity. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: “Virtue” comes from the Latin word “virtus,” which originally meant manliness, strength, or courage, and later came to mean moral excellence in general. Over time, its meaning shifted from physical bravery to the idea of inner goodness and good character.

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