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VIRTUOUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a chaste and virtuous manner

Example:

she lived chastely

Synonyms:

chastely; virtuously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

virtuous (in a state of sexual virginity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a moral manner

Example:

he acted morally under the circumstances

Synonyms:

morally; virtuously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

virtuous (morally excellent)

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