chaste
adjective
refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
chastely
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a word derived from
chaste.
Example Sentences
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Before long the two young servants, superior to and saner in every way than their self-absorbed and snobbish employers, are chastely courting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Helen notices that even the mannequins in store windows are now chastely veiled — but unlike her, the mannequins are not for sale.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022
When Anthony comes to stay in Julie’s London flat, the two share her bed - chastely - and engage in charming friend-banter about who’s taking up more room.
From Washington Times ● May 15, 2019
She might have lived her life joyously and chastely as the keeper of Verena’s sacred flame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2018
Taking the edges of the sheet, she wrapped it chastely around herself.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
