Celibate Definition & Meaning
celibate
- adjective
- abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests"
- noun
- an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
"Celibate" in song lyrics
See how celibate is used in real songs:
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"Yes she's intelligent, and before me she was celibate"
7L & Esoteric — Jealous Over Nothing -
"Or become celibate"
K-Otix — Mind Over Matter -
"thought it was no helping it my selfishness was celibate"
Lecrae — I'm a Saint
Words that rhyme with celibate
Usage tips for "celibate"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does celibate mean?
- abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests" an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
- What part of speech is celibate?
- Celibate is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does celibate have?
- Celibate has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).