Morally good; acting in conformity to the moral law; practicing the moral duties, and abstaining from vice; as a virtuous man.

Being in conformity to the moral or divine law; as a virtuous action; a virtuous life. The mere performance of virtuous actions does not denominate an agent virtuous.

Chaste; applied to women.

Efficacious by inherent qualities; as virtuous herbs; virtuous drugs.

Having great or powerful properties; as virtuous steel; a virtuous staff; a virtuous ring.

Having medicinal qualities.