Virtuously

adv.thoughtful, kindformal

What it means

In a morally principled and commendable way.

Reach for it when describing conduct that follows a clear ethical good

She acted virtuously by returning the payment and explaining the accounting error.

everyday
decently
when basic fairness and humane conduct are the honest level
not when Decently is milder and should not be inflated into exemplary virtue.
everyday
rightly
when the action was morally or factually correct
not when Rightly can mean accurately or deservedly and does not describe a sustained manner.
professional
ethically
when conduct follows defensible moral standards
not when Ethically is analytical and lacks the character praise carried by virtuously.
formal
honorably
when integrity under obligation or pressure is central
not when Honorably can follow a code of status or duty that is not itself morally sound.
formal
principledly
when adherence to principle is the exact idea
not when Principledly is rare and awkward; in a principled way is usually clearer.
literary
uprightly
when moral rectitude suits an elevated voice
not when Uprightly sounds old-fashioned and can become self-righteous.

live virtuously
To live virtuously is not to claim perfection but to repair harm honestly.
act virtuously
He chose to act virtuously when secrecy would have protected his position.
virtuously conducted
The exchange was virtuously conducted with consent, fair payment, and attribution.

Virtuously can sound moralizing; name the specific ethical action when possible.

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