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chasteness

/ˈtʃeɪst.nəs/
chaste · ness
Adverb:chastely
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Adjective:chaste
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being morally pure, virtuous, or abstinent from unlawful sexual activity.

Example

"The medieval romance idealized the knight's unwavering devotion and chasteness."

2

Simplicity, restraint, and absence of excessive ornamentation in artistic style, expression, or design.

Example

"Critics praised the chasteness of her prose, which conveyed deep emotion without melodrama."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'chastity' typically refers specifically to sexual abstinence or moral virtue, 'chasteness' is more frequently applied to aesthetics, prose style, or architecture to describe restraint and simplicity.

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chaste tree
chasten
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chastening
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'chaste' (from Old French, ultimately from Latin 'castus' meaning 'pure, cut off from faults') combined with the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chasteness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chasteness
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