Meaning & Definition of word "Chastity"

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    Chastity

    /ˈtʃæstɪti/

    noun:

    • 1. The state or quality of being chaste, which typically refers to abstaining from sexual relations, especially for religious or moral reasons.
      • Example: Her commitment to chastity was influenced by her strong religious beliefs.
    • 2. The practice of refraining from sexual intercourse.
      • Example: Many couples choose chastity before marriage to strengthen their relationship.
    • 3. Purity or innocence in thought, word, and deed.
      • Example: The novel explores themes of love and chastity among its characters.

    Etymology

    Middle English chastite, from Old French chastete, from Latin castitas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chastity belt:

    A device formerly used to prevent sexual intercourse, typically associated with a mythological narrative.

    chaste love:

    A love that is without sexual attraction or attachment.

    Related Words

    chaste:

    Characterized by the absence of sexual activity.

    celibate:

    Individuals who abstain from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious reasons.

    purity:

    The quality of being free from contamination or taint, not just in a sexual sense.

    Slang Meanings of chastity

    Meaning: Keeping it in your pants

    Example Sentence: He promised to keep it in his pants until marriage.

    Meaning: Saving oneself

    Example Sentence: She decided to save herself for true love.