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pure
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- pronunciation:
- pyur
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
purer, purest |
| definition 1: |
composed of only one substance, element, or quality; not mixed.
- synonyms:
- unadulterated, unalloyed, unmixed
- antonyms:
- impure, mixed
- similar words:
- clear, neat, sheer, simple, solid, straight, uncontaminated, undiluted, unqualified
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| definition 2: |
lacking substances or characteristics that would lower the quality.
- synonyms:
- clean, simon-pure, uncontaminated
- antonyms:
- adulterate, adulterated, impure
- similar words:
- authentic, clear, fresh, genuine, natural, perfect, quality, sterling, thorough, unadulterated, unsullied, virgin
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| definition 3: |
completely clean.
- synonyms:
- clean, immaculate, spotless
- antonyms:
- impure, polluted, unclean
- similar words:
- antiseptic, clear, fresh, sanitary, snowy, stainless, virgin, virginal, wholesome
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| definition 4: |
clear and consistent, as a perfect musical tone.
- similar words:
- clear, consistent, flawless, perfect
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| definition 5: |
without evil; sinless.
Her heart is pure.- synonyms:
- clean, immaculate, innocent, sinless
- antonyms:
- impure
- similar words:
- clear, decent, good, guiltless, impeccable, moral, unstained, unsullied, upright, virtuous
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| definition 6: |
without sexual experiences or thoughts; chaste; virgin.
- synonyms:
- chaste, virgin, virtuous
- antonyms:
- impure, unclean
- similar words:
- celibate, innocent, undefiled, unsullied, vestal, virginal
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| definition 7: |
nothing but.
pure good fortune- synonyms:
- mere, sheer
- similar words:
- absolute, complete, downright, out-and-out, plumb, stark, unadulterated, unmitigated, unqualified, utter
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| definition 8: |
of unmixed ancestry.
a pure breed of dog- synonyms:
- purebred, thoroughbred
- antonyms:
- mongrel
- similar words:
- blooded, full-blooded, pedigreed, registered
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| related words: |
blank, clarion, clean, maiden, pristine, real, solid, well-bred |
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| derivation: |
pureness (n.) |
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