The difference between Chaste and Sexless

When used as adjectives, chaste means abstaining from sexual intercourse, whereas sexless means without sexual activity.


check bellow for the other definitions of Chaste and Sexless

  1. Chaste as an adjective:

    Abstaining from sexual intercourse; celibate.

  2. Chaste as an adjective:

    Virginal, innocent, having had no sexual experience.

  3. Chaste as an adjective:

    Austere, simple, undecorative.

    Examples:

    "a chaste style in composition or art"

  4. Chaste as an adjective:

    Decent, modest, morally pure.

    Examples:

    "a chaste mind;  chaste eyes"

  1. Sexless as an adjective:

    Without sexual activity.

    Examples:

    "They have a sexless marriage."

  2. Sexless as an adjective:

    Without physical or behavioral sexual distinction.

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