Virtue/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Moral High Ground Use 'virtue' when praising or aiming for high moral standards. He upheld his virtue against all corruption. Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Interpretation Recognize that the idea of 'virtue' can vary greatly between cultures. What is seen as a virtue in one culture may be different in another.