word
Virgin
VUR-jihn
/ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
virgin
Dictionary meaning
In a state of sexual virginity; see discussion of noun meaning.
Examples
- Segregated housing was, in part, an effort to keep the students virgin.
- We bought some virgin wool to make a sweater out of.
Synonyms: pure
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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