Virginal

Pronunciation: /ˈvərdʒənl/

Definitions of virginal

adjective describing or relating to a virgin or virginity; pure; untouched; new or unused

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a virginal white dress on her wedding day.

A2 The room had a virginal atmosphere, untouched by any previous occupants.

B1 The artist's work was described as having a virginal quality, with clean lines and minimalistic design.

B2 The old castle had a virginal charm, with its pristine gardens and untouched interiors.

C1 The manuscript was kept in a virginal state, preserved carefully in a climate-controlled room.

C2 The singer's voice had a virginal purity that captivated the audience.

Examples of virginal in a Sentence

formal The young woman wore a virginal white dress to her debutante ball.

informal She kept her room virginal clean, not a speck of dust in sight.

slang I heard she's still virginal, hasn't even kissed a guy yet.

figurative The untouched snow on the mountain looked virginal in the early morning light.

Grammatical Forms of virginal

• past tense: virginalled
• plural: virginals
• comparative: more virginal
• superlative: most virginal
• present tense: virginals
• future tense: will be virginal
• perfect tense: have been virginal
• continuous tense: is being virginal
• singular: virginal
• positive degree: virginal
• infinitive: to be virginal
• gerund: virginaling
• participle: virginaled

Origin and Evolution of virginal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'virginal' originated from the Latin word 'virginalis', which means pertaining to a maiden or virgin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to a maiden or virgin, the word 'virginal' evolved over time to also refer to a musical instrument resembling a small harpsichord, typically rectangular in shape.