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
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How to use chaste in a sentence
The chaster she is, all the more will she revolt at the shamefulness of the verification!
The Executioner's Knife | Eugne Sue"Unmatcht for beauty, chaster than the ayre," wrote one poet.
The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened | Kenelm DigbyMilton, a chaster and more unerring p. 128master of the art than Shakespeare, reveals no such lovable personality.
Style | Walter Raleigh"I am glad to get rid of him," said the hotel proprietor, after Wilberforce Chaster had departed.
Joe The Hotel Boy | Horatio Alger Jr.Trembling in every limb Wilberforce Chaster came forward and peered into the room.
Joe The Hotel Boy | Horatio Alger Jr.
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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