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- [cheyst]
- /tʃeɪst/
- /ˈʧeɪstlɪ/
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- [cheyst]
- /tʃeɪst/
Definitions of chastely word
- adjective chastely refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous. 1
- adjective chastely virgin. 1
- adjective chastely not engaging in sexual relations; celibate. 1
- adjective chastely free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation. 1
- adjective chastely undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow. 1
- adjective chastely pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple. 1
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Origin of chastely
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin castus clean, pure, chaste
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Parts of speech for Chastely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chastely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chastely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chastely
adv chastely
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- simply — in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- purely — entirely; completely.
adverb chastely
- innocently — free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- wholesome — conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
- virginal — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a virgin: virginal purity.
Antonyms for chastely
adv chastely
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- immodestly — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
adverb chastely
- wantonly — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
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