adj

chaste

chayst

Chaste (adj) means not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it. Example: “The couple remained chaste until their wedding night.”

adj

Not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it.

"The couple remained chaste until their wedding night."

Plain and restrained in style, without excess or ornamentation.

"The building's chaste, unadorned facade set it apart from its ornate neighbours."

How to use chaste

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSexually restrained or pure, or (of style) simple and unadorned.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "chased" (past tense of chase) — they sound similar but are unrelated.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

chaster comparative, chastest superlative

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Etymology

From Old French chaste, from Latin castus ("pure, morally clean").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for chaste

waste haste taste paste caste baste namaste distaste toothpaste aftertaste

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of chaste?

"chaste" (adj) means not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it.

What are the different meanings of chaste?

"chaste" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it; 2. Plain and restrained in style, without excess or ornamentation.

How do you use chaste in a sentence?

Example: "The couple remained chaste until their wedding night."