virtù

Definitions of virtù
  1. noun
    the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
    synonyms: vertude, vertute, vertù, virtude, virtute
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    type of:
    bontà, bravura
    moral excellence or admirableness
  2. noun
    that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
    synonyms: bene, buono, valore
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    antonyms:
    male, parolaccia
    that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
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    beneficio, frutto, giovamento, profitto, prò
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    assennatezza, cultura, fondatezza, integrità, saggezza, sanità, sapienza, saviezza
    the quality of being prudent and sensible
    benemerenza
    the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
    interessamento
    a reason for wanting something done
    ragionevolezza, sensatezza
    goodness of reason and judgment
    type of:
    attributo, qualità
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  3. noun
    capacity or power to produce a desired effect
    synonyms: efficacia, potenza, vigore
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    antonyms:
    inefficacia
    a lack of efficacy
  4. noun
    capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
    synonyms: efficacia, potenza, vigore
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    type of:
    facoltà, potenza, potere
    possession of controlling influence
  5. noun
    morality with respect to sexual relations
    synonyms: candore, castità, purezza
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    type of:
    moralità
    concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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