chastity

• Nom désignant l'état de abstinence des relations sexuelles, souvent par vœu religieux, ou la qualité de pureté morale concernant le comportement sexuel.

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.

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1. Abstinence from sexual relationsC1formal

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

   Chasteté

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstinencecelibacycontinencepurityvirginity

   Antonymesincontinencelicentiousness

2. Sexual moralityC1formal

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

   Chasteté

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstinencecelibacycontinencemaidenhoodmodestypurityvirginityvirtue

   Antonymeslasciviousnesslewdnesslicentiousnesspromiscuity