chaste
adjective/tʃeɪst/
Frequency rank: #15,667 most common English word
Meaning
morally pure; refraining from sexual relations or vulgarity; simple and unadorned in style.
Example sentence
The poet was praised for her chaste and restrained use of language throughout the collection.
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