pure

adjective

ˈpyu̇r

purer; purest

a(1)

: unmixed with any other matter

pure gold

(2)

: free from dust, dirt, or taint

pure spring water

(3)

: spotless, stainless

: free from harshness or roughness and being in tune

—used of a musical tone

of a vowel : characterized by no appreciable alteration of articulation during utterance

: being thus and no other : sheer, unmitigated

pure folly

b(1)

: abstract, theoretical

pure research

(2)

: a priori

pure mechanics

: not directed toward exposition of reality or solution of practical problems

pure literature

: being nonobjective and to be appraised on formal and technical qualities only

pure form

a(1)

: free from what vitiates, weakens, or pollutes

(2)

: containing nothing that does not properly belong

: free from moral fault or guilt

: marked by chastity : continent

d(1)

: of pure blood and unmixed ancestry

(2)

: homozygous in and breeding true for one or more characters

: ritually clean

: having exactly the talents or skills needed for a particular role

a pure shooter in basketball

pureness noun

Example Sentences

The company bottles only the purest water. the pure notes of the flute

Recent Examples on the Web When Surrounded by Puppies Once upon a time, Reeves sat down with BuzzFeed and a gaggle of adorable puppies to answer some fan questions, and nothing has ever been so pure.

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

单词	pureness
释义	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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company bottles only the purest water. the pure notes of the flute Recent Examples on the Web When Surrounded by Puppies Once upon a time, Reeves sat down with BuzzFeed and a gaggle of adorable puppies to answer some fan questions, and nothing has ever been so pure. 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 pure and simple pure-blooded pure democracy simon-pure (as) pure as the driven snow pure imaginary hyper-pure pure-blood pure and simple pure-blooded pure democracy simon-pure (as) pure as the driven snow pure imaginary hyper-pure pure-blood See More 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 pureness noun as in purity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance purity perfection innocence chastity cleanness goodness spotlessness rightness correctness decency righteousness blamelessness virtuousness seemliness legitimacy integrity propriety uprightness rectitude scrupulousness honesty decorousness probity morality virtue right scrupulosity honor good Antonyms & Near Antonyms corruption immorality depravity sin vice evil blackness licentiousness badness debauchery wickedness libertinage iniquity profligacy libertinism villainy turpitude ill viciousness vileness evilness sinfulness bad iniquitousness evildoing heinousness wrong unscrupulousness atrociousness villainousness See More
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