virtuously

English

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Etymology

From Middle English vertuously; equivalent to virtuous +‎ -ly.

Adverb

virtuously (comparative more virtuously, superlative most virtuously)

  1. In a virtuous manner.
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 47:
      Beauty is a fatal gift for those who want to live virtuously.

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