The idea of all that is good or excellent (in every sense of those terms) in a human being, collectively instantiated by a varying number of human traits known as "the virtues", the enumeration of which vary by the many virtue systems which have developed within different cultures, religions, and historical periods. • Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct. • An attribute of a personality (a "personality trait") which predisposes a person to behaviors resulting in human goodness; an admirable quality. • A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person. • Specifically, each of several qualities held to be particularly important, including the four cardinal virtues, the three theological virtues, or the seven virtues opposed to the seven deadly sins. • An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage. • A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim. • Specifically, moral conduct in sexual behaviour, especially of women; chastity. • The inherent power of a god, or other supernatural being. • The inherent power or efficacy of something (now only in phrases).