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Synonyms of celibate

8 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for celibate is chaste. Other synonyms of celibate are unmarried and single.

Synonyms and similar words for celibate

adjectiveNot married.

adjectiveAbstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.

  • abstinentRefraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
  • chasteSynonym of celibate, abstaining from any sexual intercourse.
  • pure

nounOne who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually...

  • volcelA person who is voluntarily celibate, i.e., who chooses to avoid sexual activity with other people.
  • celA piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film.

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Opposite of celibate

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Meaning of celibate

  1. adjective Not married.
  2. adjective Abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
  3. noun One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.

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Questions about synonyms of celibate

What is another word for celibate?
Celibate has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chaste, unmarried and single.
What is the opposite of celibate?
The opposite of celibate is person. Other antonyms of celibate are copulator, libertine and sexual partner.
What does celibate mean?
Celibate means not married.

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