单词 | chaste |
释义 | chaste —chastely, adv. —chasteness, n. /chayst/, adj., chaster, chastest. 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. Obs. unmarried. [1175-1225; ME < OF < L castus clean, pure, chaste] Syn. 1. continent. 4. clean, elevated. 5. unsullied. 6. unaffected, unadorned, neat; classic; elegant. Ant. 1. immoral. 4. coarse. 5. debased. 6. ornate. |
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