chaste

• Описывает человека, воздерживающегося от внебрачных или любых сексуальных контактов, или что-то чистое, простое и лишённое украшений в стиле.

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.

   Целомудренный

   • 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.

   Synonymsabstinentcelibatecontinentmaidenlypurevirginvirginal

   Antonymscarnalimpurelewdlicentiouslustfulpromiscuousunchaste

2. Pure or modestC1formal

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

   Целомудренный

   • 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.

   Synonymsdecentinnocentmodestmoralproperpurevirginalvirtuous

   Antonymsimpureindecentlasciviouslewdlustfulobscenepromiscuousunchastewanton