virgin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of virginnext
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as in virginal
never having had sexual relations encouraged the virgin youths to remain chaste

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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state the state's only remaining virgin forest

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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable

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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation a vast expanse of virgin territory

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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller

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virgin

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noun

ˈvər-jən How to pronounce virgin (audio)
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers

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Recent Examples of virgin
Adjective
The mattresses from the Spanish brand Sivana (founded by former soccer player Miguel Serna) are hypoallergenic and handmade from natural materials (horsehair, linen, wool, and virgin cotton). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 According to the scientists, the alloys were produced entirely from recycled scrap without adding virgin iron. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
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Next, take a lint-free cloth and rub a small amount of virgin, unrefined coconut oil into the wood in a swirling circular fashion. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Well, after five years, Saturday Night Live is about to be left with only one sad virgin. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virgin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
  1. virginal
  2. pristine
  3. pure
  4. uninhabited
  5. maiden
  6. novice
  7. unmarried
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • For her portrayal of the virginal Catholic girl who persuades Terry to take a stand and make something of himself, Saint won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1955.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The female figures of the Three Graces represent the literal gift of a woman giving her virginal body to a man as property bestowed upon a new owner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • The designer also has a knack for giving his pristine clothes an heirloom quality, as much as they are rooted in the here and now.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Its pristine, almost peaceful harps make the song sound somehow pleasantly sickening.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • In My Own Words is a product of the enchantment and pure yearning Ne-Yo saw as fundamental to R&B.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are crafted to deliver long-lasting, natural fragrance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • The first of these territories to be claimed were uninhabited islands, such as Howland Island in the southwestern Pacific and Navassa Island in the Caribbean, under the auspices of the Guano Islands Act of 1856.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University embarked this month on the Taraia Object expedition in Nikumaroro, an uninhabited coral atoll in the Phoenix Islands belonging to the Republic of Kiribati.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • Peacock’s maiden second-quarter profit was lifted by FIFA World Cup games, which contributed $440 million in incremental media revenues.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After victories at Real Sociedad and at home against Sturm Graz, the English club faces its toughest challenge yet in its perfect maiden European campaign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of maiden
Noun
  • To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In the latest, The Big Cats Dance Party, a high-profile case falls to a novice sleuth while the agency’s founder is away.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • While increases occurred across nearly all demographic groups, some of the largest were seen among younger and unmarried parents, those in lower-income households and those without a four-year college degree.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • Memories are fresh of the nationwide protests sparked by economic pressures that led to a deadly crackdown weeks before the war.
    — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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