CHASTITIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

chastity

noun

ˈcha-stə-tē

Definition of chastity

as in purity

the quality or state of being morally pure a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity

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as in celibacy

abstention from sexual intercourse vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

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Recent Examples of chastity To be eligible for matching, Unificationists needed to be members of the church for at least three years, and they were expected to practice chastity. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Homer approves equally of the man’s satisfactions and the woman’s chastity. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 Youth media had a specific fixation on virginity and chastity just then. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026 Augustinians also take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chastity

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The new data from Chengdu confirms that cratonic sedimentary basins can also hold high-purity natural hydrogen deposits.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Michael offers a superb breakdown of various supplements, how to determine purity, and when to use them.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of purity

Noun

That means no social media accounts, personal possessions or handling money, and the practice of celibacy and modesty.

— Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026
The Eternal Values promise Mierers lured followers in with discussions of enlightenment and mental clarity, often revolving around diet, exercise, celibacy, and the willingness to give up material possessions.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026

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While harm reduction – a major component of opioid use disorder treatment – is being explored in alcohol use disorder, abstinence remains a mainstay of most approaches to this addiction.

— Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
The World Health Organization says that this is possible — that with moderate drinking, even after long periods of abstinence, there are lots of people who find success of clinical significance and life improvement.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of abstinence

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