chasteness

/ˈtʃeɪstnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being simple, pure, or restrained in style, design, or behavior.
    • Her writing style is admired for its chasteness and lack of unnecessary decoration.
    • The chasteness of the white walls and wooden furniture gave the room a calm, peaceful feeling.
    • The architect chose chasteness over ornamentation, letting the building's natural lines speak for themselves.
  2. The state of being morally pure, especially in sexual matters; modesty.
    • In many cultures, chasteness was considered a virtue for young women.
    • The novel explores themes of chasteness and temptation in a small village.
    • She valued chasteness and chose to wait until marriage.
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