noun Uncommon

chastity

CHASTIH-tee

Chastity (noun) means the state of not engaging in sexual activity, often for religious or moral reasons. Example: “Some monks and nuns take a lifelong vow of chastity.”

noun

The state of not engaging in sexual activity, often for religious or moral reasons.

"Some monks and nuns take a lifelong vow of chastity."

How to use chastity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDeliberately avoiding sexual activity, often as a moral or religious choice.

Common pairings

vow of chastity chastity belt

Word forms

chastities plural

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Etymology

From Old French chasteté, from Latin castitas — related to "chaste."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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virtue celibacy sexual morality sexual abstention

Antonyms

inchastity unchastity incontinence incontinency lust promiscuity

Related words

power desire pleasure chamber honour faculty excess goodness

Rhymes for chastity

city pity deity acuity parity entity brevity opacity paucity ability quality reality

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of chastity?

"chastity" (noun) means the state of not engaging in sexual activity, often for religious or moral reasons.

What is another word for chastity?

Other words for "chastity" include virtue, celibacy, sexual morality, sexual abstention.

What is the opposite of chastity?

Opposites of "chastity" include inchastity, unchastity, incontinence, incontinency, lust, promiscuity.

How do you use chastity in a sentence?

Example: "Some monks and nuns take a lifelong vow of chastity."

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