virtues

noun
UK /ˈvɜːtʃuːz/
US /ˈvɝːtʃuːz/

Good qualities that make someone kind and honest.

Her patience and kindness are two of her best virtues.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The good points or advantages of something.

One of the virtues of this plan is that it saves money.

3. A special power or good quality believed to be in a holy object.

The old story says the stone has healing virtues.

4. A particular good habit or way of behaving that people praise.

Patience is a virtue that takes time to learn.