Select the antonym of the given word.

VICIOUS

Virtuous

The antonym of the word "vicious" is virtuous.

• Vicious means "extremely cruel or violent."
• Virtuous means "morally good or admirable."

The other answer choices are not as good antonyms of "vicious" because they do not have the same meaning of "morally good or admirable."

• Unfortunate means "unlucky or experiencing misfortune."
• Sinful means "wicked or immoral."
• Baneful means "causing great harm or misfortune."