Chaste: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaste
[ tสeษชst ]
In relation to personal behavior
Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse; celibate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known for her chaste lifestyle and dedication to her faith.
- The nun took a vow of chaste living for the rest of her life.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaste" in other languages:
๐ต๐น casto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช keusch
๐ฎ๐ฉ suci
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะพัะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ cnotliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒๆทใช
๐ซ๐ท chaste
๐ช๐ธ casto
๐น๐ท iffetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนููู
๐จ๐ฟ cudnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ cnostnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ดๆด็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤist
๐ฎ๐ธ skaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟำะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iffษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ casto
Etymology
The word 'chaste' comes from the Latin word 'castus', meaning pure or morally clean. The concept of chastity has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with purity and virtue. In medieval times, chastity was particularly important for women in maintaining their honor and social status. Today, the idea of being chaste is often linked to abstinence, modesty, and self-control.
See also: chastity.