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单词 virginal
释义
virginal
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nadj

WORD FAMILY
virginal: virginally, virginals+/virgin: virginal, virginity, virginly, virgins/virginity: virginities
USAGE EXAMPLES
She is a virginal Baptist beauty queen who says things like “Oh, my stars!”
Washington Post(Nov 22, 2016)
The newly wedded Irene, a virginal vision in clouds of white fabric, has a confession to make to her husband.
New York Times(Nov 21, 2016)
With a William Byrd “Volutarie” Mr. Denk finally arrived at something composed for an early keyboard instrument, an Elizabethan virginal.
New York Times(Nov 17, 2016)
1n a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries
Syn|Hyper
pair of virginals
cembalo, harpsichord
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
2adj characteristic of a virgin or virginity
virginal white dresses
3adj in a state of sexual virginity
Syn
pure, vestal, virgin, virtuous
chaste
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
4adj untouched or undefiled
"nor is there anything more virginal than the shimmer of young foliage"- L.P.Smith
Syn
pure
free of extraneous elements of any kind
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