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View usage for: (vɜːʳdʒɪnəl) 1. adjectiveIf you describe someone as virginal, you mean that they look young and innocent, as if they have had no experience of sex. Somehow she'd always been a child in his mind, pure and virginal. It is traditional for the bride to wear virginal white. Synonyms: chaste, pure, maidenly, virgin More Synonyms of virginal 2. adjectiveSomething that is virginal looks new and clean, as if it has not been used or spoiled. ...abandoning worn-out land to cultivate virginal pasture. More Synonyms of virginal virginal in British English 1 (ˈvɜːdʒɪnəl) adjective1. of, relating to, characterized by, proper to, or maintaining a state of virginity; chaste 2. extremely pure or fresh; untouched; undefiled Derived forms virginally (ˈvirginally) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin virginālis maidenly, from virgō virgin virginal in British English 2 (ˈvɜːdʒɪnəl) noun(often plural) a smaller version of the harpsichord, but oblong in shape, having one manual and no pedals Derived forms virginalist (ˈvirginalist) noun Word origin C16: probably from Latin virginālis virginal1, perhaps because it was played largely by young ladies virginal in American English 1 (ˈvɜrdʒənəl) adjective1. of, characteristic of, or proper to a virgin; maidenly 2. remaining in a state of virginity 3. pure; fresh; untouched; unsullied 4. Zoology not fertilized Word origin OFr < L virginalisvirginal in American English 2 (ˈvɜrdʒənəl) noun [sometimes pl.] a harpsichord; esp., a small, rectangular harpsichord of the 16th cent., placed on a table or held in the lap to be played : also called pair of virginals Word origin prob. akin to virginal 1: reason for name obscure Word lists withvirginal instrumentDefinition like a virgin It is traditional for a bride to wear virginal white. Definition extremely pure or fresh linen tablecloths of virginal white Additional synonymsDefinition unmarried or abstaining from sex, esp. because of a religious vow of chastity He found it hard to adapt to the celibate life of a monk. Synonyms chaste, single, unmarried, pure, virgin, continentThe air was fresh and she felt revived. Synonyms invigorating, clear, clean, bright, sweet, pure, stiff, crisp, sparkling, bracing, refreshing, brisk, spanking, unpolluted She could not avoid a maidenly blush. Synonyms modest, reserved, demure, pure, decent, gentle, virtuous, chaste, girlish, virginal, decorous, unsullied, vestal, undefiled- violent
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Additional synonymsDefinition completely new, clean, and pure pristine white shirts Synonyms new, pure, virgin, immaculate, untouched, unspoiled, virginal, unsullied, uncorrupted, undefiledDefinition innocent pure and chaste thoughts Synonyms innocent, virgin, modest, good, true, moral, maidenly, upright, honest, immaculate, impeccable, righteous, virtuous, squeaky-clean, blameless, chaste, virginal, unsullied, guileless, uncorrupted, unstained, undefiled, unspotted Definition free from tainting or polluting matter demands for pure and clean river water Synonyms clean, immaculate, sterile, wholesome, sanitary, spotless, sterilized, squeaky-clean, unblemished, unadulterated, untainted, disinfected, uncontaminated, unpolluted, pasteurized, germ-free Definition perfectly clean Every morning cleaners make sure everything is spotless. Synonyms clean, immaculate, impeccable, white, pure, virgin, shining, gleaming, snowy, flawless, faultless, unblemished, virginal, unsullied, untarnished, unstained Few places remain undefiled by industrialization. Synonyms immaculate, pure, impeccable, flawless, clear, clean, spotless, squeaky-clean, chaste, unblemished, virginal, unsullied, sinless, unstained, unsoiled, unspotted Definition not touched, moved, or used by anyone Peonies react badly to being moved and are best left undisturbed. Synonyms untouched, not moved Definition not changed, moved, or affected one of the world's last untouched islands Synonyms unspoilt, pristine, virgin, natural, perfect, unaffected, unpolluted Definition not having had sexual intercourse Some societies still place value on the tradition of virgin brides. Synonyms pure, maidenly, chaste, immaculate, virginal, unsullied, vestal, uncorrupted, undefiledDefinition (of hair) having lost its colour, usually from age an old man with white hair Synonyms silver, grey, snowy, grizzled, hoary |