chaste

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

He called it “an excellent example of the Midcentury Modern style,” noting its Googie-style sign, “simple geometric volumes, low sloped roof, relatively chaste exterior walls and decorative concrete blocks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

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

I resolve to be chaste, as that is a noble thing to do.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez