Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vestal
Adjective
/ˈvɛs.təl/
Definition
Relating to the Roman goddess Vesta, associated with the hearth and home.
Examples
- The vestal flames flickered softly in the evening light.
- Her vestal purity was admired by all who knew her.
Meaning
The term ‘vestal’ refers to something sacred, pure, or devoted, particularly in relation to the Roman goddess Vesta and her priestesses, known as the Vestal Virgins, who maintained the sacred fire in her temple.
Synonyms
- Chaste
- Pious
- Virgin
- Holy
