chaste: Meaning and Definition of

chaste

Pronunciation: (chāst), [key]
— chast•er, chast•est.
  1. refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
  2. virgin.
  3. not engaging in sexual relations; celibate.
  4. free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation.
  5. undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow.
  6. pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple.
  7. unmarried.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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