chastity

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние воздержания от половых отношений, часто по религиозным обетам, или качество моральной чистоты в отношении сексуального поведения.

A noun referring to the state of abstaining from sexual relations, often due to religious vows, or the quality of being morally pure with respect to sexual conduct.

uncountable

1. Abstinence from sexual relationsC1formal

   The state of refraining from sexual activity, often due to religious or moral beliefs.

   Целомудрие

   • Many monks take a vow of chastity.
   • She chose a life of chastity for spiritual reasons.
   • Chastity is considered a virtue in many religious traditions.

   Synonymsabstinencecelibacycontinencepurityvirginity

   Antonymsincontinencelicentiousness

2. Sexual moralityC1formal

   The quality of being morally pure and modest in matters of sex.

   Целомудрие

   • The novel explores themes of chastity and honor.
   • In some cultures, chastity is highly valued before marriage.
   • He admired her commitment to chastity and integrity.

   Synonymsabstinencecelibacycontinencemaidenhoodmodestypurityvirginityvirtue

   Antonymslasciviousnesslewdnesslicentiousnesspromiscuity