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   Chaste

   /CHāst/

   

   adjective

   • 1. abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse: "what is required of celibate Catholic clergy is to remain chaste" Similar virginalvirginintactmaidenlymaidenunmarriedunwedcelibateabstinentself-restrainedself-denyingnunlikeinnocentpurepure as the driven snowguiltlesssinlessfree of sinuncorruptedincorruptuncontaminatedundefiledunsulliedvirtuousgooddecentmoralproperdecorousdemuremodestwholesomeuprightinformal:squeaky cleanimmaculateliterary:vestalrare:continentOpposite promiscuousimmoral
   • ▪ not having any sexual nature or intention: "a chaste, consoling embrace" Similar nonsexualfriendlyplatonicinnocentOpposite passionate
   • ▪ without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained: "the dark, chaste interior was lightened by tilework" Similar plainsimplebareunadornedundecoratedunornamentedunembellishedrestrainedunaffectedunpretentiousunfussyunclutteredfunctionalwithout frillsspartanaustereasceticmonasticinformal:no-frillsOpposite ostentatious

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin castus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chastely adverb
   • 2. chasteness noun

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   What is chaste adjective?

   • (formal) not expressing sexual feelings (formal) simple and plain in style; not decorated She wore a chaste gold chain around her neck. Definition of chaste adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Where does the word chastete come from?

   • Middle English: from Old French chastete, from Latin castitas, from castus ‘morally pure’. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more natural-sounding English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

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   What does chaste behavior mean?

   • Chaste behavior is characterized by modesty, restraint, and self-discipline, and is often associated with religious or spiritual practice. In a broader sense, the term can also refer to anything that is pure, uncorrupted, or free from contamination or pollution. 1. Her chaste demeanor and modest attire reflected her virtuous character. 2.

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   What does chasteness mean?

   • Obsolete form of chasteness. Quality of being chastened. The act by which somebody is chastened. One who chastens. “She is the solace of the forlorn, the chastener of the prosperous, and the guide of the wayward.” “It is ours then to bow to the chastener and let our honored and loved chieftain go.”

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   refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous. virgin. not engaging in sexual relations; celibate. free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation. undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow. pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple. Obsolete. not married. See more. Recommended videos.

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   Merriam-Webstergives the modern, secular definition of "Chastity" as the quality or state of being chaste: such as a: abstention from unlawful sexual intercourse b: abstention from all sexual intercourse c: purity in conduct and intention d: restraint and simplicity in design or expression The word chastity means “the quality of being morally pure....

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   Although we may know more about its synonyms, the Bible provides ample wisdom about chastity, both sexual and otherwise. A Life Pleasing to God: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 1 Corinthians 7:1-16provides the following principles for marriage: See Torrey's New Topical Textbook entryfor a longer list of the Bible's references to chastity and what it commands...

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   The Bible advises young men to approach older women as mothers and younger women as sisters “with all chastity” or “purity” (1 Timothy 5:2). When Paul used familial terms to describe women in the church, he set the rules for chaste conduct between the sexes. The implication was clear: “Treat every woman the way you want someone to treat your mother...

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   First, if you know certain temptations or areas you might struggle with, identify the weaknesses so you can take the next step—establish boundaries. Implementing guardrails in your life is incredibly important to a flourishing life. Don’t ride alone in the car or attend after-work happy hours with that coworker. Refuse to be alone in a space with t...

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   chaste definition: not having had sex, or without sexual thoughts or intentions: . Learn more.

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   chaste. adjective. /ʧeɪst/ IPA. Dictionary definition of chaste. Pure and virtuous, with a strict adherence to moral and ethical principles. "She wore a chaste white dress to her wedding." Detailed meaning of chaste.

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