chastely
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An assistant producer with whom Ms. Lee was making a TV program once exclaimed at the row of houseplants on display in Brookner’s chastely furnished apartment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Helen notices that even the mannequins in store windows are now chastely veiled — but unlike her, the mannequins are not for sale.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022
When Anthony comes to stay in Julie’s London flat, the two share her bed - chastely - and engage in charming friend-banter about who’s taking up more room.
From Washington Times ● May 15, 2019
She might have lived her life joyously and chastely as the keeper of Verena’s sacred flame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2018
Moushumi stays chastely on the floor above, next door to her parents, though by now she and Gogol are practically living together at her place.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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