Chastity

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity

Example Sentences

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

The monk took a vow of chastity.

Example Expressions

vow of chastity

Synonyms

purity, celibacy, virtue, modesty, abstinence

Entry 1

purity, celibacy, virtue, modesty

Entry 2

purity, celibacy, abstinence, virtue

Antonyms

promiscuity, immorality, indulgence, lust

Entry 1

promiscuity, immorality, indulgence

Entry 2

lust, promiscuity, immorality

Collocations

vow of chastity, maintain chastity, moral chastity, preserve chastity

Entry 1

vow of chastity, maintain chastity, moral chastity

Entry 2

maintain chastity, vow of chastity, preserve chastity