Chaste
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Chaste ( adjective )
- Abstaining from sexual relations or activities.
- Pure and untouched, morally or physically.
- Modest and respectable in behavior, manner, or appearance.
Origin:
From the old english word cæste, meaning pure, clean, or untouched.
Examples:
- The nuns in the convent lived chaste lives, dedicating themselves to religious devotion.
- Many people view virginity as a sign of chaste behavior.
- She dressed chastely, covering herself from head to toe.
- His chaste manner and polite behavior made him well-liked by all who met him.
- The chaste white walls of the room gave it a serene and peaceful feeling.
(As a verb)
Chaste ( verb )
- Abstaining from sexual relations or activities.
- Pure and untouched, morally or physically.
- Modest and respectable in behavior, manner, or appearance.
Origin:
From the old english word cæste, meaning pure, clean, or untouched.
Examples:
- The nuns in the convent lived chaste lives, dedicating themselves to religious devotion.
- Many people view virginity as a sign of chaste behavior.
- She dressed chastely, covering herself from head to toe.
- His chaste manner and polite behavior made him well-liked by all who met him.
- The chaste white walls of the room gave it a serene and peaceful feeling.