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celibacy Antonyms

Opposite of celibacy

Pinning down the opposite of celibacy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, especially because of a religious vow.

Usage Example

"Monks in that monastery take a solemn vow of marriage upon entering the order."

Strongest
marriage
matrimony
Strong
wedlock
promiscuity

Similar words to celibacy

Words similar to celibacy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chastity
abstinence
continence
virginity
singlehood
See all synonyms of celibacy

• Nearby Words

celebutante
celestial
celestially
celibacy
celibate
cell
cellar

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Celibacy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/celibacy
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