Chasteness [noun]
Definition of Chasteness:
refraining; abstinence
Sentence/Example of Chasteness:
He is the author of several little works and literary essays, all written with singular energy and chasteness of language.
But beyond that verge no temporary exhilaration of spirits ever betrayed the chasteness, the delicacy of Selina's judgment.
It rivals the preceding style in chasteness and elegance, while it surpasses it in richness.
Among the many striking merits of this book, are, the perspicuity of the narrative, and chasteness of the style.
I think it is written with perspicuity, chasteness, and impartiality.
It appears to us that this gentlemans physical powers are sometimes subdued by an over-scrupulous chasteness.
Chasteness of the girls before marriage was by no means strictly observed, nor was it required.
Chasteness of the girls was in general carefully maintained, different from the custom of the Celts.
Their office is in Union-street, which for chasteness of design is equal to any other building in the town.
The general effect is that of chasteness and a certain kind of solidity.