virginal
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Set in Rome in 1971 just before the events of the first movie, “The First Omen’s” central figure is Margaret Daino, a dewy, virginal American novitiate played by Nell Tiger Free.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024
Before Roberts, the romance genre was dominated by tepid and virginal women who were overpowered by brooding men.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Miss Lansbury endows Sibyl Vane, the songstress with virginal charm.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2022
In 1978’s “Grease,” she starred as the virginal Sandy Olsson, the new girl at Rydell High School circa 1959, taunted by the in-crowd for her shyness and prim apparel.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022
Thus is created a virginal society on which the author can wreak whatever literary havoc he chooses.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
