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View usage for: (ɪnvaɪələt) adjectiveIf something is inviolate, it has not been or cannot be harmed or affected by anything. [formal] We believed our love was inviolate. ...their retreat into an inviolate private domain. Synonyms: intact, whole, untouched, entire More Synonyms of inviolate inviolate in British English (ɪnˈvaɪəlɪt, -ˌleɪt) adjective1. free from violation, injury, disturbance, etc 2. a less common word for inviolable Derived forms inviolacy (inˈviolacy) or inviolateness (inˈviolateness) noun inviolately (inˈviolately) adverb inviolate in American English (ɪnˈvaɪəlɪt; ɪnˈvaɪəˌleɪt) adjective not violated; kept sacred or unbroken Derived forms inviolacy (inˈviolacy) (ɪnˈvaɪələsi) noun or inˈviolateness inviolately (inˈviolately) adverb Word origin ME < L inviolatus: see in- 2 & UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'inviolate' in a sentenceinviolate An image of power as a self-sufficient engine: implacable, incomprehensible, inviolate.So the Canyon sits in the middle of the sprawling city, inviolate.He was inviolate in his trance, while she was exhausted, confused, and frightened.They give only the minimum identification and know that their privacy will remain inviolate. Definition free from harm or injury We believed our love was inviolate. Synonyms untouched sacred stainless undisturbed unpolluted unstained Opposites violated , polluted , sullied , defiled , broken , abused , stained Additional synonymsNo document is entire, and it is often unclear in what order the pieces fit together. Synonyms intact, whole, perfect, unmarked, unbroken, sound, unharmed, undamaged, without a scratch, unmarred Definition 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 complete or whole Against all odds her glasses remained unbroken after the explosion. Synonyms intact, whole, undamaged, complete, total, entire, solid, untouched, unscathed, unspoiled, unimpaired - invincible
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Additional synonymsFew 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 injured in an accident, attack, etc. The lorry driver escaped unhurt, but a pedestrian was injured. Synonyms uninjured, safe, intact, unscathed, unharmed, whole, sound, untouched, in one piece (informal), undamaged, safe and sound, without a scratch, unscarred the combined talents of intellect, experience and unsullied reputation Synonyms immaculate, stainless, impeccable, clean, pure, untouched, pristine, spotless, squeaky-clean, unblemished, untainted, untarnished, uncorrupted, undefiled, unsoiled, unblackened 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 unbroken or undamaged I struck the glass with all my might, but it remained whole. Synonyms undamaged, intact, unscathed, unbroken, good, sound, perfect, mint, untouched, flawless, unhurt, faultless, unharmed, in one piece, uninjured, inviolate, unimpaired, unmutilated |