Chaste

/tʃeɪst/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.

She remained chaste until her wedding night, believing it was a virtue to wait.

Pure, unadulterated, or innocent in thought and action.

The novel was praised for its chaste prose, which conveyed deep emotions without crudeness.

Simple or unembellished in style; modest.

His chaste designs reflect a minimalistic approach that emphasizes functionality.

From Latin 'castus', meaning 'pure'.

chaste love

A love that is platonic and does not involve sexual relations.

chaste heart

A heart that is pure and free from lustful desires.

chastity

The state of being chaste; sexual purity.

castigate

To reprimand someone severely.