chaste

adjective
UK: /tʃeɪst/
US: /tʃeɪst/

  1. Morally pure in thought and conduct; abstaining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations.

    1. She lived a chaste life, devoted to her faith and community service.
    2. The novel depicts a chaste romance between two young people from different backgrounds.

  2. Simple or modest in style; not excessively ornate or showy.

    1. The room was decorated in a chaste style, with simple white walls and minimal furniture.
    2. Her chaste attire reflected her modest personality and her dedication to her beliefs.

Synonyms

virtuous simple modest celibate pure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chaste" in English means: Morally pure in thought and conduct; abstaining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations., Simple or modest in style; not excessively ornate or showy..

The phonetic transcription of "chaste" is /tʃeɪst/ in British English and /tʃeɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chaste": virtuous, simple, modest, celibate, pure.

Example usage of "chaste": "She lived a chaste life, devoted to her faith and community service.". More examples on the page.