cardinal virtue

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CARDINAL VIRTUE

a quality that gives something special worth <the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet>

Synonyms cardinal virtue, distinction, excellency, grace, merit, value, virtue

Related Words advantage, edge, plus, superiority

Near Antonyms blemish, defect, failing, fault, flaw; drawback, minus, negative

Antonyms deficiency, demerit, disvalue

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