Definition of CHASTENESS

chasteness

Plural: chastenesses

Noun

  • lack of ornamentation
  • The state of being chaste; chastity

Verb

  • censure severely
  • restrain
  • correct by punishment or discipline

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English chastnesse; equivalent to chaste + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 15

chasteness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
chasteness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chasteness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

chasteness: valid Words With Friends Word