Chaster

/ˈtʃeɪ.stər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of chaste; more pure, modest, or virtuous than something else.

Etymology

Regular comparative formation from 'chaste' using the '-er' suffix, following English patterns for one-syllable adjectives or those ending in 'e.'

Kelly Says

Comparative adjectives like 'chaster' became less common in modern English, which is why we now say 'more chaste'—but older literature is full of these -er and -est forms for all kinds of adjectives.

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