chastity

noun
UK: /ˈtʃæstɪti/
US: /ˈtʃæstəti/

  1. The state or practice of refraining from sexual activity, especially outside of marriage.

    1. She vowed chastity before her marriage.
    2. The monk's life of chastity was a testament to his devotion to his beliefs.

  2. Moral purity in thought and conduct.

    1. He admired her chastity and kindness.
    2. The historical novel emphasized the importance of chastity as a virtue in that era.

Synonyms

virginity abstinence purity virtue celibacy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chastity" in English means: The state or practice of refraining from sexual activity, especially outside of marriage., Moral purity in thought and conduct..

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

Synonyms for "chastity": virginity, abstinence, purity, virtue, celibacy.

Example usage of "chastity": "She vowed chastity before her marriage.". More examples on the page.