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/ˈtʃæstɪti/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The state or quality of being chaste, which typically refers to abstaining from sexual relations, especially for religious or moral reasons.
Her commitment to chastity was influenced by her strong religious beliefs.
The practice of refraining from sexual intercourse.
Many couples choose chastity before marriage to strengthen their relationship.
Purity or innocence in thought, word, and deed.
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
Keeping it in your pants
He promised to keep it in his pants until marriage.
Saving oneself
She decided to save herself for true love.