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

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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

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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

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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Still, DraftKings has a long way to go before its predictions product catches the prediction-market pure plays: According to Dune, Kalshi saw $10.4 billion in sports trading volume in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The great thing about the Hyundai Motor Group is that they make so many different models—dozens, across the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis lines, with powertrains ranging from pure gassers to all-electric track toys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Unlike 2022, when inflation expectations rose in tandem with actual inflation, the divergence this year between the two may underscore changes in growth expectations rather than a pure inflation story, said Gillum at LPL Financial.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But again, the genesis of all these ideas were pure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But she was once the horrible, nasty, unbearable little girl who made my life pure misery.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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