Hiyas

virtue; moral value; positive qualitynoun

Alternative meanings

A positive moral quality or excellence of character; a disposition to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. It can also refer to a value, talent, or valuable quality.

Pronunciation

HEE-yahs

Root and affixes

Hiyas is used for virtue, value, or valuable quality. It can also mean jewel or treasure in some contexts, by extension something valuable.

Variants or conjugations

hiyas; virtue; dignity; good character; good conduct; virtues

Related words and expressions

character; morality; goodness; dignity; moral integrity; righteousness; discipline; honesty

Meaning and usage notes

Hiyas works well for virtue or moral value. Birtud is a direct loan from virtue. Kaligdong can be closer to decency, dignity, or moral integrity. For more natural speech, maayong kinaiya means good character.