Definitions

pure

[pyoor] / pyʊər /

ADJECTIVE

unmixed, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

pristine purified refined unadulterated wholesome

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

clean decent fresh good honest true

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

mere sheer unmitigated

WEAK

blasted blessed complete confounded infernal out-and-out thorough unqualified

Antonyms

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applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar

ADJECTIVE

theoretical

Synonyms

WEAK

abstract academic philosophical speculative tentative unproved

Antonyms

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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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The best pure football team in the country maybe, but the history books will not say that - only that Arsenal were champions, and rightly so.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Over a decade would pass before Hassabis could convince investors to back a pure AI research lab.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

EchoStar isn’t a pure SpaceX play and CEO and controlling shareholder Charlie Ergen calls the shots.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“This girl straight beat us last year — she is a pure hitter,” Inouye-Perez said, with Berry sitting next to her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

An enormous ball of pure, burning light formed in the middle of that circle, which the genie held in his hands for a moment, savoring his victory.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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