Celibate

/ˈsɛləbət/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters

Definition of Celibate

noun

One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.
A celibate state; celibacy.

verb

To practice celibacy

adjective

Not married.
(by extension) Abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
"Members of religious communities sometimes take vows to remain celibate."

Anagrams of Celibate

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Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "celibate":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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