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virginal
VURD-zhih-nuhl
Virginal (adj) means having the qualities of a virgin; innocent, pure, or untouched. Example: “The snow lay in a virginal, unbroken sheet across the field.”
adj
1
Having the qualities of a virgin; innocent, pure, or untouched.
"The snow lay in a virginal, unbroken sheet across the field."
"She had a virginal shyness that made her stand out at the party."
noun
1
A small, boxlike keyboard instrument in the harpsichord family.
"The museum displayed a beautifully carved virginal from the sixteenth century."
How to use virginal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPure or untouched, like a virgin — or, as a separate meaning, a small old-fashioned keyboard instrument.
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Word forms
- Plural
- virginals
- Comparative
- more virginal
- Superlative
- most virginal
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Etymology
From Latin virginalis, "of a virgin." The keyboard instrument likely got its name because it was traditionally played by young unmarried women.
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What does “virginal” mean?
The word “virginal” means having the qualities of a virgin; innocent, pure, or untouched. In plain terms, pure or untouched, like a virgin — or, as a separate meaning, a small old-fashioned keyboard instrument.
How do you pronounce “virginal”?
“Virginal” is pronounced VURD-zhih-nuhl (/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “virginal” in a sentence?
Here is “virginal” used in a sentence: “The snow lay in a virginal, unbroken sheet across the field.”
What is another word for “virginal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “virginal” include chaste, cherry, undeflowered, unsullied, vestal and virgin.
What is the opposite of “virginal”?
The opposite of “virginal” — its antonyms — are debauched, defiled, deflowered, desecrated and fallen.
What part of speech is “virginal”?
Depending on how it is used, “virginal” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “virginal” come from?
The word “virginal” comes from Latin. From Latin virginalis, "of a virgin." The keyboard instrument likely got its name because it was traditionally played by young unmarried women.
How many meanings does “virginal” have?
“Virginal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having the qualities of a virgin; innocent, pure, or untouched.
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