성적인 관계를 멀리하거나 결혼 전까지 몸을 깨끗이 지키는 상태.
The state or practice of refraining from sexual intercourse, especially for religious or moral reasons.
예문:
"The young knight took a solemn vow of chastity before entering the holy order."
"Many religious traditions emphasize the importance of chastity as a means of spiritual discipline."
"She chose a life of chastity to focus entirely on her humanitarian work."
문체나 사상, 행동 등이 꾸밈이 없고 고상하며 순수한 상태.
Purity or simplicity of style, thought, or expression; freedom from excessive ornamentation or vulgarity.
예문:
"The critic praised the poet for the chastity of her language and the lack of redundant metaphors."
"There is a certain chastity in the minimalist architecture of the new museum."