chasteningly
sən verb (used with object)
1.
to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
2.
to restrain; subdue: Age has chastened his violent temper.
3.
to make chaste in style.
Origin:
1520–30; chaste + -en1; replacing chaste (v.), Middle English chastien < Old French chastier < Latin castigāre; see castigate
1520–30; chaste + -en1; replacing chaste (v.), Middle English chastien < Old French chastier < Latin castigāre; see castigate
Related forms
chas·ten·er, noun
chas·ten·ing·ly, adverb
chas·ten·ment, noun
un·chas·tened, adjective
Synonyms
1. discipline, punish. 2. humble. 3. purify, simplify.
1. discipline, punish. 2. humble. 3. purify, simplify.
Antonyms
1. indulge.
1. indulge.
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chasten (ˈtʃeɪsən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to bring to a state of submission; subdue; tame |
| 2. | to discipline or correct by punishment |
| 3. | to moderate; restrain; temper |
| [C16: from Old French chastier, from Latin castigāre; see | |
| 'chastener | |
| —n | |
| 'chasteningly | |
| —adv | |
| chasten (ˈtʃeɪsən) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to bring to a state of submission; subdue; tame |
| 2. | to discipline or correct by punishment |
| 3. | to moderate; restrain; temper |
| [C16: from Old French chastier, from Latin castigāre; see | |
| 'chastener | |
| —n | |
| 'chasteningly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
chasten
1526, from obsolete chaste (v.), c.1200, from O.Fr. chastier (see chastize).
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