Translations for „virtue“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

virtue [ˈvɜ:tʃu:, Am ˈvɜ:r-] N

1. virtue no pl form (goodness):

virtue

cnota f

2. virtue (good quality):

virtue

zaleta f

Phrases:

by virtue of sth form

z racji czegoś

Usage examples with virtue

a paragon of virtue

wzór wszelkich cnót

by virtue of sth form

z racji czegoś

the embodiment of virtue

uosobienie nt cnoty

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Hunting was considered as a sport, but also a way of showing bravery, chivalric virtue while hunting dangerous prays such as wild boars and bears.

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The virtue of cities is this dense, fractal, multilayered information exchange.

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He who possesses inner virtue will think himself always in the right, and denigrate those who do not do as he does.

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He equates violence with life, creativity, and virtue.

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The virtues he embodied were unique and immutable.

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This is thought to impress the importance of the virtue on the child so that he or she will grow up embodying that virtue.

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Her research has ranged widely, but has mostly focused on moral psychology and on virtue ethics.

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These are the only decorations that are awarded without decrees, and without implying either heroism or virtue....

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It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality, and familiarity.

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Patting is distinguished from clapping by virtue of the varied pitches the patting hand elicits from the arms, chest, thighs, and flanks.

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