1. The state or practice of refraining from sexual activity, especially before marriage or outside of marriage
She took a vow of chastity as a nun.
Ela fez voto de castidade como freira.
2. Moral purity and virtue, particularly in sexual behavior
In medieval times, chastity was highly valued in women.
Na Idade Média, a castidade era muito valorizada nas mulheres.
3. Simplicity and restraint, especially in artistic or literary style
The painting displays a chastity of design.
A pintura exibe uma castidade de design.