Vestal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈve-stᵊl/ ves·tal

Meaning & Definition of Vestal

Vestal (adjective)

  1. of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta
  2. of or relating to a vestal virgin
  3. chaste

Vestal (noun)

  1. vestal virgin

Vestal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from any trace of the coarse or indecent

    "a schoolteacher who dresses with almost vestal modesty while on the job"

    similar: chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, virgin, virginal
    related: lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished, decorous, proper, seemly, cultivated, refined, tasteful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive
    opposite: coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene, smutty, unchaste, unclean, vulgar
    near: blemished, defiled, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished, improper, indecorous, indelicate, ribald, unseemly, crude, tacky, tasteless, unrefined

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vestal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vestal:

chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, virgin, virginal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vestal

Words with the opposite meaning of Vestal:

coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene, smutty, unchaste, unclean, vulgar

Related Words for Vestal

lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished, decorous, proper, seemly, cultivated, refined, tasteful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive

Near Antonyms of Vestal

blemished, defiled, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished, improper, indecorous, indelicate, ribald, unseemly, crude, tacky, tasteless, unrefined

Origin & Etymology of Vestal

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Vestal

vestal virgin

Frequently Asked Questions about Vestal

What does "Vestal" mean?

"Vestal" means of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta.

What is another word for "Vestal"?

Other words for "Vestal" include chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure and virgin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vestal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vestal"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vestal". Common alternatives include chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, virgin and virginal.

What is the opposite of "Vestal"?

Antonyms of "Vestal" include coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene and smutty. Near antonyms include blemished, defiled, soiled and spotted.

How do you use "Vestal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vestal" in a sentence: "a schoolteacher who dresses with almost vestal modesty while on the job".

Is "Vestal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vestal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Vestal"?

"Vestal" is pronounced /ˈve-stᵊl/ and divided into syllables as ves·tal.

What is the origin of the word "Vestal"?

First known use: 15th century.