virtus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- courage noun The ability to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being overcome by fear.
- manliness noun The quality of having traits stereotypically associated with being a man, such as strength or courage.
- valour noun Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
- virtue noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.
Senses
virtus is used for these senses in English:
- courage The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
- manliness The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.
- valour Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness