chaste
refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
Origin of chaste
1Other words for chaste
| 1 | continent |
| 4 | clean, decorous, proper |
| 5 | unsullied |
| 6 | unaffected, unadorned, neat |
Opposites for chaste
Other words from chaste
- chastely, adverb
- chasteness, noun
Words that may be confused with chaste
Words Nearby chaste
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How to use chaste in a sentence
None of that happened and Jéiser continued to do his thing, despite my advice to remain chaste.
As we see the marriage market unfold in all its patriarchal glory, Whistledown tells us that the “titled, chaste and innocent” daughters of the Ton have been preparing for marriage “since birth.”
‘Bridgerton’ dropped several clues about Lady Whistledown’s identity. Did they add up? | Bethonie Butler | January 6, 2021 | Washington PostNovelty aside, the real question is whether these avowedly chaste men of the cloth are listening.
The Vatican's Same-Sex Synod: The Bishops Hear About Reality. Do They Listen? | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnlike the chaste boys club devotees of ‘Dungeons and Losers’ (oops, ‘Dragons’) of yore, women play the new games and like them.
This stood in contrast to the chaste 19th century, when marriage, rather than romance, was the main topic of interest.
What the Sex Lives of the Founding Fathers Reveal About Us | Eric Herschthal | February 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
There is a sense that Bennett is the real deal: he is the authentic Zionist, the chaste politician, the man with a plan.
Why Is Bennett So Popular With Young Israelis? | Elisheva Goldberg | December 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe has no problem chugging a beer with dad, all the while staying chaste.
Clint Eastwood’s New Movie ‘Trouble With the Curve’ & Why He’s a Republican Icon | Ramin Setoodeh | September 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe may be as chaste as unsunned snow, she is certainly as cold: but for warm, inspiring virtue!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterShe sunk into Mr. Bumbles arms; and that gentleman, in his agitation, imprinted a passionate kiss upon her chaste nose.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensThe elegant roof was supported on three rows of red sandstone pillars, adorned with chaste gilding and stucco-work.
The Red Year | Louis TracyThen, he could actually use a sextant, and his way of working out his latitude was chaste and picturesque.
The Chequers | James RuncimanMr. Forten is a gentleman of fine education, a pure, chaste poet, and attends to farming for the love of nature.
British Dictionary definitions for chaste
/ (tʃeɪst) /
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
Origin of chaste
1Derived forms of chaste
- chastely, adverb
- chasteness, noun
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