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virtuous man

[VER-choo-us man]
noun phrasemasculinepl: virtuous men
homem virtuoso
1. A man of high moral character who consistently demonstrates virtue, integrity, and ethical behavior
He was known as a virtuous man who never compromised his principles.
Ele era conhecido como um homem virtuoso que nunca compromecia seus princípios.
2. A man who practices virtue and moral excellence in his actions and conduct
The virtuous man seeks to do what is right regardless of personal gain.
O homem virtuoso procura fazer o que é correto independentemente do ganho pessoal.
Synonyms
moral manrighteous manupright manethical manhonorable mandecent man
Antonyms
wicked manimmoral mancorrupt mandishonorable manunethical mandepraved man

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
homem virtuoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
homem virtuoso
Standard usage, also 'sujeito de bem' (informal)
São Paulo
homem virtuoso
Standard usage, formal contexts preferred
Portugal
homem virtuoso
Standard usage; 'homem de bem' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

a man of virtue
man of principle
man of honor
paragão de virtude (paragon of virtue)
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