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vestal Definition and Meaning in English (vestal definition)

adjective
Synonyms:chastepurevirginal
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Vestal definition: Relating to or characteristic of a virgin, especially in being pure and chaste.

Definitions of Vestal

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or characteristic of a virgin, especially in being pure and chaste.

  2. 2noun

    A priestess of Vesta, especially one of the Vestal Virgins in ancient Rome, who maintained the sacred fire and took vows of chastity.

Example Sentences

“Her vestal purity was admired by all.”

“The Vestal Virgins were highly respected in Roman society.”

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pluralvestals
adverbvestally

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