vestal

• Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli signifiant chaste, pur ou vierge, à l'origine relatif à la déesse romaine Vesta ou à ses prêtresses.

An archaic adjective meaning chaste, pure, or virginal, originally referring to the Roman goddess Vesta or her priestesses.

1. Relating to VestaC2formal

   Pertaining to the Roman goddess Vesta, or to the temple and priestesses dedicated to her.

   vestal (relatif à Vesta)

   • The vestal rites were performed in the temple of Vesta.
   • Ancient Romans held vestal ceremonies to honor the goddess.
   • The vestal flame was kept burning continuously.

2. Chaste or pureC2formal

   In a state of sexual purity or virginity, often used in a historical or formal context.

   vestal (chaste, pur)

   • She was described as a vestal maiden, untouched by worldly desires.
   • The vestal vows required lifelong chastity.
   • In ancient Rome, vestal virgins were highly respected.

   Synonymescelibatechastemaidenlypureundefiledvirginvirginal

   Antonymesimpurelewdlicentiouslustfulpromiscuousunchaste

• Nom désignant une femme chaste ou pure, historiquement lié aux vestales de la Rome antique, prêtresses vouées à la chasteté et au culte de Vesta.

A noun referring to a woman who is chaste or pure, historically associated with the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome.

1. Chaste womanC2formal

   A woman who is pure, chaste, or celibate, often associated with religious or moral virtue.

   Vestale (femme chaste)

   • In ancient Rome, a vestal was a priestess dedicated to the goddess Vesta.
   • The novel's heroine was portrayed as a vestal, untouched by worldly desires.
   • She lived as a vestal, devoting her life to spiritual pursuits.

   Synonymescelibatemaidennunvirgin