VIRGINAL Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

virginal

adjective

ˈvər-jə-nᵊl

Definition of virginal

as in pristine

being in an original and unused or unspoiled state one of the state's few remaining tracts of virginal prairie

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as in unmarried

never having had sexual relations a virginal girl who would not permit any liberties to be taken with her body

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as in pure

free from any trace of the coarse or indecent the romance between the young boy and girl is portrayed with virginal innocence that is touching in this day and age

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Recent Examples of virginal Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is a slow read with an out-of-time atmosphere, really one of the most virginal and repressed romance stories of all time. — Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026 Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions. — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal. — Air Mail, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for virginal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginal

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Their pristine state has preserved a chemical record largely untouched by melting or extreme heat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
So, scientists are getting a rather pristine crash site to analyze.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

Lizzie’s status as an unmarried 32-year-old woman at the time of Andrew and Abby’s deaths was highly unusual, however, leading some historians to speculate about her sexuality, which would not have been openly discussed in the Victorian era.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
In a reversal, a California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of unmarried

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The South Korean head of state concluded a successful official visit to Mexico this week with a stop that was pure K-pop, featuring one of his country’s most representative musical groups.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
This is pure comfort, but keeping slippers on the first, second, and third floor means never having to go up or down possibly three flights of stairs to locate them.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pure

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Get a little fancy and head to a reservation at Perry Street Chophouse, an elegant steakhouse known for its prime cuts, fresh seafood, and accomplished beverage program.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
The handblown-glass antler chandelier by LWSN offers a fresh take on alpine design.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

The Circ partnership will provide another route to reducing reliance on virgin materials alongside Primark’s existing work with recycled fibers, including with supplier Recover, the spokesperson added.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Watch for new legislation that could change the economics of plastic packaging and make recycled material more competitive with virgin plastic.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of virgin

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His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Please enjoy every pitch of Payton Tolle's immaculate inning.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

The maiden flight of the full-scale eFlyer 2 prototype launched from Centennial Airport near Denver, with chief test pilot Elliot Seguin at the controls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri, who took his maiden five-wicket haul in the first match, was rested and Zimbabwe brought in Ernest Masuku, also for the first time in the series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of maiden

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