1. Plural of chastity; the quality or state of being chaste; abstinence from sexual relations or purity in sexual conduct.
Usage: Usually used in formal, religious, or historical contexts
2. Plural of chastity; moral purity or decency in behavior and thought.
Usage: Broader sense beyond sexual conduct

Examples

• Medieval religious orders emphasized chastities as a core spiritual virtue.
• The novel explores different cultural attitudes toward chastities and marriage.
• Historical records document how chastities were valued differently across societies.
• Religious vows of chastities were taken seriously by monks and nuns.
• The concept of chastities has evolved significantly in modern times.
• Ancient texts frequently praised the chastities of virtuous women.