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 Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for virginal

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Nestled at the northeast end of a seven-mile-long deep water fjord, guests have 600 acres of pristine nature to explore.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Smiling serenely, the author looks immaculately put-together, including her matte red lips, which are even more striking contrasted against her pristine white suit.

— Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
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

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Sometimes, maybe once in every eight plays, the track scans as pure camp to me.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

Up the street and over a few blocks is Salud Taqueria, from Jesús Méndez and Christina Tellez, which uses fresh-ground masa as a base for its Mexican menu.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
According to Reuters, JPMorgan analysts read the move as an acceleration of barrels already promised, not a fresh intervention.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

As the cost of petrochemical feedstocks for virgin synthetics rises by as much as 60 percent or more, the price difference between virgin and bio-based options is getting smaller.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Corto Olive, a leader in California extra virgin olive oil production, has long been a favorite of chefs and home cooks alike.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of virgin

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Just a few small steps from the off-road parking lot led to a tiny teal door—the color a reflection of the island's immaculate waters.

— Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of immaculate

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