virtuously

English

Alternative forms

• vertuously (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English vertuously; equivalent to virtuous +‎ -ly.

Adverb

virtuously (comparative more virtuously, superlative most virtuously)

1. In a virtuous manner.

   Synonyms: decently, morally, righteously; see also Thesaurus:virtuously

   • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 47:

     Beauty is a fatal gift for those who want to live virtuously.

Translations

in a virtuous manner

Catalan: virtuosament French: vertueusement (fr) Italian: virtuosamente (it) Latin: virtualiter (Medieval Latin) Middle English: vertuously Portuguese: virtuosamente Spanish: virtuosamente (es)