chasteness
/ˈtʃeɪstnəs/
noun
- 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.
- 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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