1. relating to or characteristic of a vestal virgin; pure, chaste
Usage: often literary

1. a vestal virgin; a priestess of Vesta in ancient Rome who was required to remain chaste
Usage: historical
2. a chaste or pure woman
Usage: literary

Examples

• The vestal virgins tended the sacred flame in the temple of Vesta.
• She maintained a vestal purity throughout her life.
• The ancient Romans revered their vestal priestesses.
• Her vestal appearance belied her worldly experience.
• The vestal was chosen at a young age to serve the goddess.
• He spoke of her with vestal reverence.
• The temple’s vestal flame burned continuously for centuries.