virtuously
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows high moral standards; behaving rightly and ethically.
- The knight lived virtuously, always helping those in need.
- He virtuously refused to cheat on the exam, even when no one was watching.
- She virtuously returned the wallet she found on the bus.
- In a way that is self-righteously moral, often to show off one's goodness.
- The politician virtuously claimed to have never accepted a gift, but everyone knew it was a lie.
- She virtuously announced that she never eats junk food, making others feel guilty.
- He virtuously criticized his coworkers for taking long breaks, though he did the same.
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