Synonyms for

Virgin

Verb / ˈvɜ:dʒɪn / Another word for virgin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has never had sexual intercourse.

Synonyms & similar words

virginal vestal pure virgin virtuous virgothevirgin virgo chaste innocent pure unsullied maiden celibate undefiled untouched virginal vestal maidenly intact modest naive single unmarried abstinent ascetic monastic nun

Synonyms by register

Formal

chaste virginal unspoiled pure

Informal

newbie rookie greenhorn amateur

Literary

maiden undefiled innocent

Antonyms

experienced sexually active worldly sophisticated jaded mature

Common collocations

  • virgin territory
  • virgin wool
  • virgin birth
  • virgin forest
  • virgin mobile
  • virgin atlantic
  • virgin money
  • virgin galactic

Word family

noun virginity
adjective virgin

Usage note

While 'virgin' primarily refers to someone who has never had sexual intercourse, it can also be used metaphorically for something new or untouched, like 'virgin territory'.

Example sentences

  1. She promised to remain a virgin until marriage.
  2. He was surprised to find out that his friend was still a virgin.
  3. The virgin forest was untouched by human hands.
  4. The nuns took a vow of virginity.
  5. She felt embarrassed to admit that she was still a virgin.

Quotes

  • Virginity is not a virtue, it's just a lack of opportunity.
  • A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children. - John James Audubon
  • The virgin forest is always full of surprises.

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