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monogamy

[muh-nog-uh-mee] / məˈnɒg ə mi /
NOUN
chastity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abstinence decency virginity
STRONG
abstemiousness chasteness cleanness continence demureness devotion honor innocence integrity modesty morality restraint singleness sinlessness spotlessness temperance uprightness virtue
WEAK
cherry immaculacy naïveté
Antonyms
STRONG
badness corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality wildness
WEAK
dirtiness fornication
NOUN
marriage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
merger wedding
STRONG
Sacrament alliance amalgamation association confederation consortium coupling espousal link match mating matrimony nuptials tie wedlock
WEAK
conjugality connubiality holy matrimony pledging spousal tie that binds wedded bliss wedded state wedding bells wedding ceremony
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonism disunion divorce separation
NOUN
virtuousness
Synonyms
STRONG
abstemiousness abstinence chasteness cleanness continence decency demureness devotion honor innocence integrity modesty morality purity restraint singleness sinlessness spotlessness temperance uprightness virginity virtue
WEAK
immaculacy naïveté
Antonyms
STRONG
badness corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil excess immorality impurity intemperance wildness

Example Sentences

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"This loss doesn't cause monogamy," Professor Lo said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

The study presents a comparative ranking that measures levels of monogamy across a range of mammal species, including humans.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

The result is an estimated monogamy rating that can be compared across species and cultures.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

To estimate human monogamy levels, Dyble analyzed genetic evidence from archaeological sites, including Bronze Age burial grounds in Europe and Neolithic settlements in Anatolia.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

“My love, my one and only, precious, precious . . .” Mother, monogamy, romance.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley