virtuous
intermediateB2/ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/ · vir-tu-ous
Having or showing high moral standards.
Meanings
Having or showing high moral standards.
اعلیٰ اخلاقیات کا مظاہرہ کرنے والا۔
نیک
naik
Common Collocations
- virtuous character
- virtuous actions
- virtuous circle
Example Sentences
A virtuous person is often respected in society.
نیک آدمی کو اکثر معاشرے میں عزت دی جاتی ہے۔
naik aadmi ko aksar muashray mein izzat di jati hai.
She lives a virtuous life, dedicated to helping others.
وہ ایک نیک زندگی گزارتی ہے جو دوسروں کی مدد کے لیے وقف ہے۔
woh aik naik zindagi guzarti hai jo doosron ki madad ke liye waqf hai.
The story emphasizes the importance of being virtuous.
کہانی میں نیک ہونے کی اہمیت پر زور دیا گیا ہے۔
kahani mein naik hone ki ahmiyat par zor diya gaya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'virtuous' knight, always doing good.
Picture a knight in shining armor, performing noble deeds.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کے سمندر میں ہو شرابِ نیکوئی کا جذب، کوسے میں زہرِ بدخواہی کا سم تھا۔
Ishq ke samundar mein ho sharab-e naikoi ka jazb, Kose mein zeher-e badkhawahi ka sam tha.
In the sea of love, there is the essence of virtuous wine, In the cup, there was poison of malevolence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک نیتی کا پھل ہمیشہ میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
naik niti ka phal hamesha meetha hota hai.
The fruit of good intentions is always sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "virtus" — moral strength, excellence
First known use: 14th century
The term 'virtuous' has evolved from the Latin word 'virtus', which signifies moral excellence and strength, reflecting qualities such as uprightness and integrity.