chaste (tʃeɪst
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Definitions
adjective
- not having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal
- abstaining from sexual intercourse, esp that which is unlawful or immoral
- (of conduct, speech, etc) pure; decent; modest
- (of style or taste) free from embellishment; simple; restrained
Alternative Forms
ˈchastely adverb ˈchasteness noun Word Origin
C13: from Old French, from Latin castus pure; compare caste
Synonyms
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pure,
moral,
decent,
innocent,
immaculate,
wholesome,
virtuous,
virginal,
unsullied,
uncontaminated,
vestal,
undefiled,
incorrupt,
celibate,
