chaste

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich von außerehelichen oder jeglichen sexuellen Kontakten enthält, oder etwas Reines, Einfaches und Schmuckloses im Stil.

Describes someone who refrains from extramarital or all sexual activity, or something that is pure, simple, and unadorned in style.

1. Abstaining from sexC1formal

   Refraining from sexual intercourse, often for religious or moral reasons.

   Keusch

   • The monk took a vow to remain chaste for life.
   • In many traditions, priests are expected to be chaste.
   • She chose to live a chaste life until marriage.

   Synonymeabstinentcelibatecontinentmaidenlypurevirginvirginal

   Antonymecarnalimpurelewdlicentiouslustfulpromiscuousunchaste

2. Pure or modestC1formal

   Simple, pure, and not sexually suggestive in style or behavior.

   Keusch

   • Her dress was elegant and chaste, covering her shoulders.
   • The artist's work is known for its chaste and classical beauty.
   • He admired her chaste and dignified manner.

   Synonymedecentinnocentmodestmoralproperpurevirginalvirtuous

   Antonymeimpureindecentlasciviouslewdlustfulobscenepromiscuousunchastewanton