Virtuous and Vile

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Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

Usage example: virtuous behavior is its own reward

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Vile is an antonym for virtuous in good topic.

Nearby Words: virtue, virtuosity, virtuously, virtu

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Usage example: a vile plot to murder their political enemies

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Virtuous is an antonym for vile in offensive topic.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

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