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

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Adjective

Camp out under the stars near a pristine, white sand beach at Water Canyon Campground, located on Santa Rosa Island.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

This relaxation of the rules thus allows certain distant male relatives who are over 15 years old and unmarried to rejoin the imperial family.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
His uncle told the Indian Express Singh was unmarried and planned to visit his family back in India next year.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmarried

Adjective

Think bright citrus, fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and plenty of bubbles.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

One of the world’s largest paper and packaging producers has warned investors that climate stress, drought, pests and biodiversity loss threaten the healthy forests on which its virgin fiber supply depends.

— Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
That’s a lot of virgin oak in the mix, which adds an intensity of flavor compared to used barrels, and each type of wood is meant to bring different notes to the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of virgin

Adjective

His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The vibe here is immaculate, incredibly unique, and simply put, warm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

The 21-year-old, who is competing in his maiden Grand Tour, won comfortably in Roquetes, delivered to the line by his deluxe teammates Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
All eyes were on Brooks’ maiden voyage on his first arena tour in a decade.

— Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of maiden

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