pure
adjective
ˈpyu̇r 
purer; purest
1
a(1)
: unmixed with any other matter
pure gold
(2)
: free from dust, dirt, or taint
pure spring water
(3)
: spotless, stainless
b
: free from harshness or roughness and being in tune —used of a musical tone
c
of a vowel : characterized by no appreciable alteration of articulation during utterance
2
a
: being thus and no other : sheer, unmitigated
pure folly
b(1)
: abstract, theoretical
pure research
(2)
: a priori
pure mechanics
c
: not directed toward exposition of reality or solution of practical problems
pure literature
d
: being nonobjective and to be appraised on formal and technical qualities only
pure form
3
a(1)
: free from what vitiates, weakens, or pollutes
(2)
: containing nothing that does not properly belong
b
: free from moral fault or guilt
c
: marked by chastity : continent
d(1)
: of pure blood and unmixed ancestry
(2)
: homozygous in and breeding true for one or more characters
e
: ritually clean
4
: having exactly the talents or skills needed for a particular role
a pure shooter in basketball
pureness noun
Synonyms
- absolute
- fine
- neat
- plain
- purified
- refined
- straight
- unadulterated
- unalloyed
- undiluted
- unmixed
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Example Sentences
The company bottles only the purest water. the pure notes of the flute
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 If your intentions are pure, people will be there for you. Arvid Buit, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Oscar Robertson is the best pure basketball player. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Then, there’s a 7-day sterility test and quality assurance that ensures the product is pure, clean, and ready to give to patients. Angus Chen, STAT, 2 June 2022 But our consumption of the NFL is centered in pure and unadulterated desire. Damon Young, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Is there any love more pure and absolute than the love that corn kid has for corn? Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, action movies are about escapism, pure and unadulterated. Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 But The Rock’s love for George feels pure and real. Eva Holland, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2022 See More
Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 If your intentions are pure, people will be there for you. Arvid Buit, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Oscar Robertson is the best pure basketball player. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Then, there’s a 7-day sterility test and quality assurance that ensures the product is pure, clean, and ready to give to patients. Angus Chen, STAT, 2 June 2022 But our consumption of the NFL is centered in pure and unadulterated desire. Damon Young, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Is there any love more pure and absolute than the love that corn kid has for corn? Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, action movies are about escapism, pure and unadulterated. Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 But The Rock’s love for George feels pure and real. Eva Holland, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English pur, from Anglo-French, from Latin purus; akin to Old High German fowen to sift, Sanskrit punāti he cleanses, Middle Irish úr fresh, new
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Phrases Containing pure
Kids Definition
pure
adjective
ˈpyu̇r
purer; purest
1
: not mixed with anything else : free from everything that might injure or lower the quality
pure water
pure silk
2
: free from sin : innocent, chaste
3
: nothing other than : total
pure nonsense
Medical Definition
pure
adjective
ˈpyu̇(ə)r
purer; purest
1
: unmixed with any other matter
pure gold
2
: free from dust, dirt, or taint
pure food
3
a
: of unmixed ancestry : purebred
b
: homozygous in and breeding true for one or more characters
Legal Definition
pure
adjective
1
a
: unmixed with any other matter
b
: free from dirt or taint
2
: being thus and nothing other
a pure no-fault compensation system
pure
adjective
1
as in unadulterated
free from added matter There is a big difference between pure maple syrup and pancake syrup made with other ingredients. the solution must be kept pure for the experiment to work Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unadulterated
- plain
- undiluted
- fresh
- absolute
- unmixed
- purified
- unalloyed
- refined
- straight
- filtered
- tried
- clean
- neat
- fine
- concentrated
- untainted
- uncontaminated
- unpolluted
- undefiled
- uncorrupted
- rendered
- clarified
- strong
- taintless
- uncombined
- full-bodied
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mixed
- impure
- adulterated
- contaminated
- alloyed
- polluted
- diluted
- tainted
- spoiled
- corrupted
- debased
- soiled
- sullied
- defiled
- blended
- combined
- befouled
- compounded
- incorporated
- unclarified
- fouled
- mingled
- commingled
- intermingled
- intermixed
- merged
- amalgamated
- fused
- joined
- besmirched
- linked
- coalesced
- conjoined
- united
- cheapened
- doctored
- watered-down
2
as in immaculate
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent the humor in the movie is as pure and wholesome as any parent could wish Synonyms & Similar Words
- immaculate
- chaste
- clean
- modest
- decent
- virginal
- untainted
- virgin
- decorous
- unsullied
- vestal
- unblemished
- refined
- harmless
- untarnished
- proper
- undefiled
- innocent
- unspotted
- G-rated
- spotless
- unsoiled
- unstained
- stainless
- cultivated
- tasteful
- seemly
- innocuous
- lily-white
- inoffensive
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- impure
- coarse
- filthy
- dirty
- vulgar
- obscene
- unclean
- indecent
- smutty
- immodest
- unchaste
- stained
- improper
- tainted
- soiled
- tarnished
- blemished
- crude
- spotted
- unseemly
- unrefined
- ribald
- indecorous
- indelicate
- tasteless
- sullied
- defiled
- tacky
3
as in innocent
free from sin in one beatitude those who are pure in heart are promised the sight of God Synonyms & Similar Words
- innocent
- white
- honorable
- chaste
- immaculate
- honest
- righteous
- good
- virtuous
- impeccable
- unsullied
- virgin
- moral
- sinless
- ethical
- unblemished
- virtuous
- decent
- unstained
- spotless
- upright
- blameless
- guiltless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- impure
- sinful
- lustful
- evil
- lascivious
- lewd
- libidinous
- lecherous
- wicked
- unchaste
- sinning
- immoral
- depraved
- iniquitous
- perverted
- peccant
- degenerate
- unrighteous
- oversexed
- lost
- debased
- fallen
- dissolute
- damned
- lickerish
- debauched
- corrupt
- condemned
- erring
- reprobate
- virtueless
4
as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions that story is pure nonsense Synonyms & Similar Words
- sheer
- unconditional
- utter
- absolute
- simple
- complete
- total
- unadulterated
- outright
- very
- definite
- perfect
- damned
- damn
- real
- unmitigated
- unalloyed
- profound
- downright
- deadly
- thoroughgoing
- stone
- clean
- thorough
- regular
- endless
- categorical
- genuine
- stark
- unqualified
- consummate
- straight-out
- dreadful
- huge
- blank
- out-and-out
- crashing
- plumb
- constant
- fair
- flat-out
- arrant
- all-out
- blooming
- eternal
- rank
- flat
- authentic
- dead
- categoric
- bodacious
- perpetual
- classic
- horrible
- extreme
- veritable
- terrible
- unrestricted
- undying
- supreme
- unremitting
- extraordinary
- hopeless
- main
- superlative
- habitual
- terrific
- confirmed
- surpassing
- inveterate
- frightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- questionable
- doubtful
- restricted
- dubious
- uncertain
- qualified
- equivocal
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of pure are chaste, decent, and modest. While all these words mean "free from all taint of what is lewd or salacious," pure differs from chaste in implying innocence and absence of temptation rather than control of one's impulses and actions.
the pure of heart
Although the words chaste and pure have much in common, chaste primarily implies a refraining from acts or even thoughts or desires that are not virginal or not sanctioned by marriage vows.
they maintained chaste relations
Both modest and decent apply especially to deportment and dress as outward signs of inward chastity or purity.
preferred more modest swimsuits
decent people didn't go to such movies
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- cottonmouth moccasin
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- cottonmouths
- cottons
- cottons (to or on to)
- cottons (to)
- cottons on
- cottons to
- cottons to or on to
- cottonseed
- cottonseed cake
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