Chaste primarily implies a refraining from acts or even thoughts or desires that are not virginal or not sanctioned by marriage vows. Refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion See examples of chaste used in a sentence. In the past, a woman needed to be chaste to make a good marriage They exchanged a few chaste kisses (= not expressing sexual desire). Refraining from sexual intercourse, regarded as contrary to morality or religion
Not engaging in sexual relations If you describe a person or their behaviour as chaste, you mean that they do not have sex with anyone, or they only have sex with their husband or wife. Definition of chaste adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The chaste style of most early modern novels is elegant but intensely boring, particularly for teenagers too inexperienced to effectively read between the lines. Adjective describing someone or something that is morally clean, modest, or free from sexual lust or indulgence
Chaste is often associated with moral virtue, modesty, and purity. Chaste (chāst), adj., chast•er, chast•est Not having sex a chaste young woman 2 Not sinful a chaste kiss on the cheek
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