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Definitions

pure

[pyoor] / pyʊər /
ADJECTIVE
unmixed, genuine
Synonyms
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authentic bright classic natural neat perfect plain real simple transparent true unadulterated
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24-carat clear complete fair flawless kosher limpid lucid out-and-out pellucid plenary pure and simple straight total unalloyed unclouded undiluted unmingled
Antonyms
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abnormal cloudy complex complicated counterfeit dark decorated difficult dishonest embellished fake false intricate invalid obscure ornate unclear uncommon unintelligible unreal vague
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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar
ADJECTIVE
clean, uncontaminated
Synonyms
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pristine purified refined unadulterated wholesome
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disinfected germ-free immaculate intemerate pasteurized sanitary snowy spotless stainless sterile sterilized taintless unblemished undebased unpolluted unsoiled unspotted unstained unsullied untainted untarnished
Antonyms
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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar
ADJECTIVE
virginal, chaste
Synonyms
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clean decent fresh good honest true
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babe in woods blameless celibate cherry continent exemplary guileless immaculate inculpable innocent inviolate irreproachable kid lily white maidenly modest pure as driven snow righteous sinless spotless stainless unblemished unblighted uncorrupted undefiled unprofaned unspotted unstained unsullied upright virgin virtuous wet behind ears wide-eyed
Antonyms
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dishonest evil false fraudulent unreal unsuitable untrustworthy unvirtuous
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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar
ADJECTIVE
absolute, utter
Synonyms
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mere sheer unmitigated
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blasted blessed complete confounded infernal out-and-out thorough unqualified
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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar
ADJECTIVE
theoretical
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abstract academic philosophical speculative tentative unproved
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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar

Example Sentences

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This would be a pure depth pick after the Sun added Brittney Griner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In Tehran, a 30-year-old resident told AFP he was skeptical negotiations would be successful, describing most of what Trump says as "pure noise and nonsense."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The encore was pure joy, with the English-language bops Dynamite and Butter cosying up to the nostalgic pop of 2019's Mikrokosmos.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He soared up, and the wind was whipping his hair into his eyes, and it felt like pure glory—his legs out behind him, his whole body as light as air.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell