Chaste: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaste

 

[ tสƒeษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

In relation to personal behavior

Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse; celibate.

Synonyms

modest, pure, virtuous

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

In relation to clothing or appearance

Not revealing or suggesting sexual desire; modest.

Synonyms

demure, innocent, modest

Examples of usage

  • She wore a chaste white dress to the ceremony.
  • The painting depicted a chaste maiden in a flowing gown.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaste" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช keusch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฝะพั‚ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cnotliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒžๆท‘ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iffetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ˆ™ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cudnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cnostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดžๆด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟำ™ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ›แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iffษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,258, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.