What's a good adjective for "possessing integrity"?
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00:00 What'S A Good Adjective For &Quot;Possessing Integrity&Quot;?
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As suggested in the following usage note by M-W:
There is no adjective form of integrity. You could use another adjective with a similar meaning, such as honorable, instead.
Alternatively, you could use the noun integrity in a sentence like this,
- βShe is a woman of integrity.β
"A man/woman of integrity" is a common expression, and others will definitely understand it.
An adjective you may use is upstanding:
marked by integrity - an upstanding businessman
As for integrous, its usage is very uncommon as shown in Google Books:
(rare) Having or characterized by integrity
Usage notes:
In common usage, integrity is much more common than its adjectival form, integrous. Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym β such as honest, decent, or virtuous β when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
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My suggestion for an adjective is
The most principled person I've ever met.
Examples may be found at Oxford dictionary.
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Thesaurus:
- The most honest/ sincere/ forthright person I've ever met
Alternatives:
- Both honest and trustworthy
- The most honorable person I have ever met
- Most likely to uphold the moral code
- Least corruptible person
- Most ethical person I have ever met