vertuously
Middle English
/vɛrtiu̯ˈuːsliː/
adv
Definitions
- Virtuously; displaying virtue or righteousness.
- (rare) Mightily, strongly; in a way displaying strength and power.
- (rare) Bravely, fearlessly; in a way displaying courageousness or mettle.
- (rare) Effectively; in effect or force.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English vertuous.
Origin
Middle English
vertuous
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- virtuous English
- virtuously English
- vertu Middle English
- vertuous Middle English
- vertuousnesse Middle English
- vertuous xno