Vocabulary Spotlight
Chaste
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: शुद्ध या सादा (Shuddh ya saada) – Pure, simple, or morally clean.
Pronunciation
[cheyst]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Modest – साधारण (Saadharan)
Related Words
Innocent – निर्दोष (Nirdosh)
Word Origin
“Chaste” shabd Latin “castus” se aaya hai, jo “pure” ya “morally clean” ka matlab rakhta hai.
– The word “Chaste” comes from the Latin word “castus,” meaning “pure” or “morally clean.”
Word Family
Adjective: Chaste – शुद्ध (Shuddh)
Adverb: Chastely – शुद्धता से (Shuddhata se)
Noun: Chastity – शुद्धता (Shuddhata)
Usage Examples
1. Unhone apne vicharon aur vyavhaar ko chaste rakha.
– She kept her thoughts and behavior chaste.
2. Chaste jeevan vyakti ko man ki shanti deta hai.
– A chaste life gives a person peace of mind.
Cultural Note
India mein “chaste” ya “shuddh” hone ka concept ek important virtue maana jata hai, khaaskar spiritual aur religious context mein.
In Context
Chaste shabd ka prayaog aksar personal purity ya simplicity ke liye kiya jata hai, jaise kapdon ke design ya kisi vyakti ke vichar.