chasteness

noun

Definition of chastenessnext
1
as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure her unchallenged chasteness put her on the fast track for sainthood

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2
as in chastity
abstention from sexual intercourse their marriage of consensual chasteness seems to have worked for both the composer and his wife

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  1. purity
  2. innocence
Noun
  • That volume holds an estimated market value of 135 million dollars, though final revenue will reflect prevailing metal spot prices and purity checks.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Basij run a nationwide network of volunteers who maintain a presence in the streets, government offices and cultural centers, seeking to ensure loyalty and ideological purity for Iran’s theocracy.
    — Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of purity
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  • That raw innocence would prove crucial to Zai’s character, who experiences a gamut of violations masked as privilege.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Adelson family had long denied any involvement in Markel’s killing, and in August 2016, their lawyer released a statement maintaining their innocence.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of innocence
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“Chasteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasteness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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