virginal

• Décrit quelque chose qui est dans son état d'origine, pur ou intact ; souvent utilisé pour une personne qui n'a pas eu de relations sexuelles, ou pour ce qui est vierge, immaculé ou non altéré.

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.

   Qui est propre à une vierge

   • 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.

   Synonymescelibatechasteinnocentmaidenlymodestpureundefiledvestalvirgin

   Antonymescorruptexperiencedimpuresophisticatedworldly

2. Untouched or undefiledC1formal

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

   Vierge, intact

   • 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.

   Synonymeschasteimmaculateintactmaidenlypristinepureuncorruptedundefiledunsulliedvestal

   Antonymescontaminatedcorrupteddefiledimpurepollutedsoiledstainedtainted

3. In a state of sexual virginityB2formal

   Describing someone who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.

   qui est dans l'état de virginité

   • 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.

   Synonymeschastemaidenlypurevirgin

   Antonymesexperiencedunchaste

• Virginal, également appelé épinette verticale ou épinette des dames, est un instrument de musique à clavier et à cordes pincées, de la famille du clavecin, généralement sans pieds et posé sur une table, populaire aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles, souvent joué par des femmes.

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 (instrument de musique)

   • 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.

   Synonymespair of virginals