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celibate

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of celibate

not engaging in sexual intercourse

celibate monks and nuns

They have chosen to lead celibate lives.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of celibate

abstinent, continent

maiden, virgin, virginal

chaste, modest, pure, vestal

innocent, untouched

unmarried, unwed

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