virgins
word · lemma: virgin
Definition
People, usually women, who have not had sexual intercourse. Can also refer to people who are inexperienced in a particular activity.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to refer to sexual inexperience, especially for women. Can be a sensitive or personal topic, so context and tone matter. Also used metaphorically: 'virgins' at something means total beginners.
Example Sentences
In many stories, princesses are described as virgins.
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There were many virgins at the traditional ceremony.
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They're still virgins, so they felt nervous talking about relationships.
natural
At our age, not everyone is a virgin, but some people are.
natural
We were both total virgins at cooking before taking that class.
natural
The villagers believed the lake was protected by virgins.
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