Virginal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈvər-jə-nᵊl/ vir·gin·al

Meaning & Definition of Virginal

Virginal (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a virgin or virginity; especially, pure, chaste
  2. pristine, unsullied

Virginal (noun)

  1. a small rectangular spinet having no legs and only one wire to a note and popular in the 16th and 17th centuries —often used in plural—called also pair of virginals

Virginal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in an original and unused or unspoiled state

    "one of the state's few remaining tracts of virginal prairie"

    similar: brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin
    related: unaltered, unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, unpolluted, unsoiled, unspoiled, unsullied, untainted, untouched, unworn, new, spick-and-span
    opposite: stale
    near: blemished, broken, bruised, damaged, defaced, defiled, disfigured, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, marred, soiled, sullied, tainted, faded, shopworn, used, well-worn, worn, contaminated, polluted, spoiled, hand-me-down, secondhand

  2. never having had sexual relations

    "a virginal girl who would not permit any liberties to be taken with her body"

    similar: maiden, virgin
    related: chaste, modest, pure, vestal, innocent, untouched, abstinent, celibate, continent, unmarried, unwed

  3. free from any trace of the coarse or indecent

    "the romance between the young boy and girl is portrayed with virginal innocence that is touching in this day and age"

    similar: chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, vestal, virgin
    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 Virginal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Virginal:

brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin, maiden, chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, vestal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Virginal

Words with the opposite meaning of Virginal:

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

Related Words for Virginal

unaltered, unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, unpolluted, unsoiled, unspoiled, unsullied, untainted, untouched, unworn, new, spick-and-span, innocent, abstinent, celibate, continent, unmarried, unwed, lily-white, spotless, stainless, unspotted

Near Antonyms of Virginal

blemished, broken, bruised, damaged, defaced, defiled, disfigured, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, marred, soiled, sullied, tainted, faded, shopworn, used, well-worn, worn, contaminated, polluted, spoiled, hand-me-down, secondhand, spotted, stained, tarnished, improper, indecorous

Word Forms of Virginal

Derived words: virginally (adverb), virginalist (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Virginal

probably from Latin virginalis of a virgin, from virgin-, virgo

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Virginal

What does "Virginal" mean?

"Virginal" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a virgin or virginity; especially, pure, chaste. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a virgin or virginity; especially, pure, chaste. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Virginal"?

Other words for "Virginal" include brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin, maiden and chaste. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Virginal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Virginal"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Virginal". Common alternatives include brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin, maiden, chaste, clean and decent.

What is the opposite of "Virginal"?

Antonyms of "Virginal" include stale, coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent and obscene. Near antonyms include blemished, broken, bruised and damaged.

How do you use "Virginal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Virginal" in a sentence: "one of the state's few remaining tracts of virginal prairie"; "a virginal girl who would not permit any liberties to be taken with her body"; "the romance between the young boy and girl is portrayed with virginal innocence that is touching in this day and age".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Virginal"?

"Virginal" is pronounced /ˈvər-jə-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as vir·gin·al.

What is the origin of the word "Virginal"?

"Virginal" comes from probably from Latin virginalis of a virgin, from virgin-, virgo. First known use: 15th century.