Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sheer

[sheer] / ʃɪər /
ADJECTIVE
almost vertical; very steep
Synonyms
STRONGEST
steep
STRONG
erect
WEAK
arduous perpendicular precipitous upright vertical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sloping
STRONG
horizontal
ADJECTIVE
utter, absolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outright pure simple unadulterated unalloyed unmitigated
STRONG
blasted blessed complete confounded gross perfect rank single total
WEAK
altogether arrant downright infernal out-and-out quite thoroughgoing undiluted unmixed unqualified
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite mixed
STRONG
clean imperfect incomplete moral part partial unfinished
WEAK
heavy impermeable moderate slow thick uncertain
ADJECTIVE
see-through, thin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chiffon gauzy lacy pure translucent
STRONG
clear fine slight smooth
WEAK
airy cobwebby delicate diaphanous filmy flimsy fragile gossamer limpid lucid pellucid soft tiffany transparent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy heavy opaque thick
STRONG
coarse dark rough
WEAK
impermeable indefinite moderate slow uncertain

Vocabulary lists containing sheer

The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

List 8

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sheer" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com