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chaste
[cheyst]
adjective
refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
Synonyms:Antonyms:not engaging in sexual relations; celibate.
free from obscenity; decent.
chaste conversation.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:undefiled or stainless.
chaste, white snow.
Synonyms:pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:Obsolete.Ìýnot married.
chaste
/ ³Ùʃ±ðɪ²õ³Ù /
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
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- chastely adverb
- chasteness noun
- ˈ³¦³ó²¹²õ³Ù±ð±ô²â adverb
- ˈ³¦³ó²¹²õ³Ù±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of chaste1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of chaste1
Example Sentences
He called it “an excellent example of the Midcentury Modern style,†noting its Googie-style sign, “simple geometric volumes, low sloped roof, relatively chaste exterior walls and decorative concrete blocks.â€
She says the idea of the Sisterhood choosing to be chaste and not have men around is something considered “intensely mysterious and threatening.â€
Despite the emphasis on Queenie’s sexual exploits and exploitation, the show is often prim: A car horn bleeps out a naughty word, and even the sex scenes are clothed and rather chaste.
With the “Too Hot to Handle†games, for example, players must choose whether to stay chaste with the other animated contestants or break the rules by making out or having sex in a suite.
It keeps the romance chaste, features an appealing diverse cast and skips the Sam Elliot mentor character altogether.
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When To Use
Chaste is most commonly used to describe someone who refrains from sexual activity that’s considered immoral, especially according to the teachings of a certain religion.The state or quality of being chaste is chastity.The word chaste can also be used to describe someone who refrains from all sexual activity—someone who is celibate. When members of certain religions take a vow of chastity, this is usually what it means.Chaste can also be used in a more general way to mean morally pure.Example: When I went to Catholic high school, my religion teachers always emphasized the virtue of being chaste.
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