Chastity
noun
The state of not having sexual intercourse.
The religious order demands chastity of its members.
Often appears as...
- chastity vow
- pledge chastity
noun
The state of not having any sexual thoughts or behavior.
They chose a life of chastity for religious reasons.
Often appears as...
- maintain chastity
- keep chastity
noun
An act of abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
She took a vow of chastity until marriage.
Often appears as...
- vow of chastity
- value chastity
noun
The state of not having sexual intercourse.
The religious order demands chastity of its members.
Often appears as...
- chastity vow
- pledge chastity
noun
The state of not having any sexual thoughts or behavior.
They chose a life of chastity for religious reasons.
Often appears as...
- maintain chastity
- keep chastity
noun
An act of abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
She took a vow of chastity until marriage.
Often appears as...
- vow of chastity
- value chastity
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often related to religious or moral commitments to avoid sex.
Many monks live in chastity as a sign of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Chastity can be a sensitive topic because of different cultural attitudes towards sex.
In some cultures, discussing someone's chastity can be considered intrusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Choice
Some choose chastity for personal reasons, not only religious ones.
Despite not being religious, Alex chose chastity for personal growth.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often related to religious or moral commitments to avoid sex.
Many monks live in chastity as a sign of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Chastity can be a sensitive topic because of different cultural attitudes towards sex.
In some cultures, discussing someone's chastity can be considered intrusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Choice
Some choose chastity for personal reasons, not only religious ones.
Despite not being religious, Alex chose chastity for personal growth.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often related to religious or moral commitments to avoid sex.
Many monks live in chastity as a sign of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Chastity can be a sensitive topic because of different cultural attitudes towards sex.
In some cultures, discussing someone's chastity can be considered intrusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Choice
Some choose chastity for personal reasons, not only religious ones.
Despite not being religious, Alex chose chastity for personal growth.
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
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Mae Jemison on teaching...
He said, "It's always important to distinguish between chastity and impotence." Now -- I want to share with you a little equation, OK? How does understanding science and the arts fit into our lives and what's going on
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
Video examples
Mae Jemison on teaching...
He said, "It's always important to distinguish between chastity and impotence." Now -- I want to share with you a little equation, OK? How does understanding science and the arts fit into our lives and what's going on
Example 1 of 2
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
In the early days of Christianity the exercise of chastity was frequently combined with a close and romantic intimacy of affection between the sexes which shocked austere moralists.
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Thomas Perry
German Musician
Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.
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David A. Bednar
American Clergyman
Obedience to the law of chastity will increase our happiness in mortality and make possible our progress in eternity.
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Remy de Gourmont
French Novelist
Of all the sexual aberrations, perhaps the most peculiar is chastity.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
American Novelist
A woman's chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Chastity - the most unnatural of all the sexual perversions.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity.
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Jeremy Taylor
British Clergyman
Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
In the early days of Christianity the exercise of chastity was frequently combined with a close and romantic intimacy of affection between the sexes which shocked austere moralists.
Quote examples
Thomas Perry
German Musician
Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.
Quote examples
David A. Bednar
American Clergyman
Obedience to the law of chastity will increase our happiness in mortality and make possible our progress in eternity.
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Remy de Gourmont
French Novelist
Of all the sexual aberrations, perhaps the most peculiar is chastity.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
American Novelist
A woman's chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Chastity - the most unnatural of all the sexual perversions.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity.
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Jeremy Taylor
British Clergyman
Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.
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