virginal

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich in seinem ursprünglichen, reinen oder unberührten Zustand befindet; wird oft für eine Person verwendet, die noch keinen Geschlechtsverkehr hatte.

Describes something that is in its original, pure, or untouched state; often used to describe a person who has not had sexual intercourse.

1. Characteristic of a virginB2formal

   Relating to or having the qualities associated with a virgin, such as purity or innocence.

   Jungfräulich

   • Her virginal white dress symbolized her innocence.
   • The painting depicted a virginal maiden in a peaceful garden.
   • He spoke of her virginal beauty in his poetry.

   Synonymecelibatechasteinnocentmaidenlymodestpureundefiledvestalvirgin

   Antonymecorruptexperiencedimpuresophisticatedworldly

2. Untouched or undefiledC1formal

   Remaining in an original, pure, or unspoiled state; not altered or damaged.

   Unberührt

   • The explorers discovered a virginal forest untouched by human hands.
   • The manuscript was found in a virginal state, perfectly preserved.
   • They admired the virginal snow covering the landscape.

   Synonymechasteimmaculateintactmaidenlypristinepureuncorruptedundefiledunsulliedvestal

   Antonymecontaminatedcorrupteddefiledimpurepollutedsoiledstainedtainted

3. In a state of sexual virginityB2formal

   Describing someone who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.

   Jungfräulich

   • In some cultures, remaining virginal until marriage is highly valued.
   • The novel's protagonist is a virginal young woman navigating love.
   • She chose to stay virginal for personal and religious reasons.

   Synonymechastemaidenlypurevirgin

   Antonymeexperiencedunchaste

• Kleines, meist rechteckiges Tasteninstrument (Kielklavier) ohne Beine, das im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert vor allem von Frauen gespielt wurde; auch Bezeichnung für dieses Instrument im Allgemeinen.

A legless rectangular harpsichord, typically played by women during the 16th and 17th centuries.

1. Musical instrumentC1formalart

   A legless rectangular harpsichord, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often played by women.

   Virginal

   • She played a beautiful melody on the virginal.
   • The museum displayed a well-preserved virginal from the Elizabethan era.
   • In the 17th century, the virginal was a common instrument in wealthy households.

   Synonymepair of virginals