1. (a.) Possessing or exhibiting virtue.

2. (a.) Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave.

3. (a.) Having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent.

4. (a.) Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action.

5. (a.) Chaste; pure; -- applied especially to women.