For example, a young woman wearing a white, simple flowing dress on her
wedding day may "appear" virginous" even though she is not a virgin. Usually,
characteristics that coincide with being a virgin may include appearing young, innocent, and inexperienced in the sexual sense, virginous qualities may also describe rebirth and awakening. One must however be careful when using this word as a form of slander, however, as many women are abused and even killed in some cultures if there is suspicion that they are not a virgin on their
wedding day.