The term "virtuous" is deployed across literary works to epitomize moral excellence and high character, yet its meaning shifts subtly with context. In some texts, it straightforwardly praises an individual’s superior ethical qualities or noble behavior, as when a character is lauded for chaste conduct or dignified restraint [1, 2]. In other instances, it evokes a broader societal ideal—one where a virtuous ruler or citizen is seen as the embodiment of justice and propriety, reflecting the highest aspirations of civic life [3, 4]. At times, authors even employ the word with irony or complexity, as when personal modesty or even pretension is underscored by the claim to virtue, questioning the nature and depth of moral character [5, 6]. Thus, whether affirming genuine noble traits or critiquing superficial airs, "virtuous" serves as a versatile emblem of ethical standards in literature [7, 8].