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VIRTUOUSLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a chaste and virtuous manner
Example:
she lived chastely
Synonyms:
chastely; virtuously
Classified under:
Pertainym:
virtuous (in a state of sexual virginity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Example:
he acted morally under the circumstances
Synonyms:
morally; virtuously
Classified under:
Pertainym:
virtuous (morally excellent)