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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
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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
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
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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
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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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One 30-year-old resident of Tehran told AFP they were sceptical negotiations will be successful, describing most of what Trump says as "pure noise and nonsense".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The first piece presented featured a 10-carat Type IIa diamond—among the rarest and most chemically pure stones—set in a necklace that could be transformed into a ring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He is heir to no name, but the pure product of social ascent.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

No computer science degrees—just pure vibes and Claude.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

I didn’t know why I was holding my breath because I knew that the old saying of how you could hold your breath and nothing would sting you was pure hogwash.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls