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Vestal

/ˈvɛs.t(ə)l/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth.
  2. Pure; chaste.
  3. A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar; a vestal virgin.
  4. A female virgin; a woman who has never had sexual relations.
  5. A nun.

Example Sentences

Does money fail?—come to my mint—coin paper, Till gold be at a discount, and ashamed To show his bilious face, go purge himself, In emulation of her vestal whiteness.

Synonyms for vestal

virtuouspurechastevirginvirginal

Antonyms for vestal

Related Words

virtuouschastevirginalvirginpurevirginsvestalianvulcanianhephaestichephaestianastraeanvalhallanhathoricwalkyriangoddesslygoddessyaphrodisianalamothpalladianmatristic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does vestal mean?

Vestal means Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth..

What is a synonym for vestal?

Common synonyms include virtuous, pure, chaste, virgin.

What is the opposite of vestal?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use vestal in a sentence?

Does money fail?—come to my mint—coin paper, Till gold be at a discount, and ashamed To show his bilious face, go purge himself, In emulation of her vestal whiteness.

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