chastity

chas·ti·ty

noun \ˈchas-tə-tē\

Definition of CHASTITY

1

: the quality or state of being chaste: as a : abstention from unlawful sexual intercourse b : abstention from all sexual intercourse c : purity in conduct and intention d : restraint and simplicity in design or expression

2

: personal integrity

Examples of CHASTITY

1. <a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity>
2. <vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience>

First Known Use of CHASTITY

13th century

Related to CHASTITY

Synonyms: chasteness, immaculacy, innocence, modesty, purity

Antonyms: immodesty, impurity, unchasteness, unchastity

Related Words: goodness, righteousness, virtue, virtuousness; morality, probity, rectitude; decency, decorum, propriety, seemliness

Near Antonyms: badness, evil, sinfulness, unrighteousness, wickedness; impropriety, indecency, vulgarity

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