chaste

3 definitions • 4 examples

not having had sex, or only having a sexual relationship with the person you are married to:

In the past, a woman needed to be chaste to make a good marriage.

They exchanged a few chaste kisses (= not expressing sexual desire).

used to describe decoration or style that is very simple and smooth:

I like the simple, chaste lines of their architecture.

without having any sexual activity or involvement outside of marriage:

The main character lives a chaste, modest life.