Definitions

chaste

[cheyst] / tʃeɪst /

ADJECTIVE

pure, incorrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celibate monogamous platonic subdued unblemished virginal

WEAK

austere cherry clean continent controlled decent decorous elegant immaculate impotent inexperienced innocent intemerate modest moral neat proper prudish quiet refined restrained simple spotless stainless unaffected uncontaminated undefiled unstained unsullied unwed vestal virtuous wholesome

Antonyms

WEAK

corrupt defiled dirty lewd unchaste wanton

Example Sentences

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Jesus is widely thought to have never married and to have lived a chaste life.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

It keeps the romance chaste, features an appealing diverse cast and skips the Sam Elliot mentor character altogether.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

K-dramas are famously chaste, which is part of their global appeal.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

Apart from the central metaphor, its LGBTQ+-ness is expressed in brief, chaste moments of closeness between the two main male characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

“Your lady may prefer this. It’s a superior article, a most desirable color, quite chaste and genteel,” he said, shaking out a comfortable gray shawl, and throwing it over Jo’s shoulders.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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