Chastity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chastity is a noun meaning The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.
Meaning
The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.
Example Sentences
vow of chastity
virtue and chastity
The monk took a vow of chastity.
In Catholic doctrine, the virtue of chastity is taken to be the principal foil to everyone's favourite deadly sin, lust.
Word Forms
- chastities
Synonyms for chastity
Depending on context, synonyms include chasteness, celibacy, virtue.
Antonyms for chastity
Common opposites include inchastity, unchastity, incontinence, incontinency, lust, promiscuity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include celibacy, virtue, virginity, continence, abstinence, modesty.
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