What does inviolate mean?
Inviolate means Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment..
Inviolate
/ɪnˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ · adjective
Meaning
Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment..
Definitions by Sense
- Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment.
- Incorruptible.
Example Sentences
His fortune of arms was still inviolate.
A partner can also, hopefully, be trusted more fully than any other person in our lives. Our courts recognize this by refusing to allow a person to testify against his or her spouse. The sanctity of the home, by which they mean the couple, is inviolate.
inviolate truth
There chaste Alceste lives inviolate.
Synonyms for inviolate
Antonyms for inviolate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more inviolate
- most inviolate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inviolate?
Common synonyms include unviolate, sacred, inviolable, sacrosanct.
What is the opposite of inviolate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use inviolate in a sentence?
His fortune of arms was still inviolate.
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