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superlative of pure.

purest

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unmixed, genuine adj.
clean, uncontaminated adj.
virginal, chaste adj.
absolute, utter adj.
theoretical adj.

ADJECTIVE

unmixed, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic bright classic natural neat perfect plain real simple transparent true unadulterated

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clear complete fair flawless kosher limpid lucid out-and-out pellucid plenary pure and simple straight total twenty-four carat 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

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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

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babe in woods blameless celibate 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

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

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purest

That’s the kind of animal electricity that points us toward our purest selves.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

"This work reflects a philosophy of chemistry that's designed to accelerate drug discovery in its purest form," says Moses.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

“When I tried to dilute it into the purest essence,” she says, “it felt like safety.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

It’s the purest demonstration of what it means to bring together subjective lived experience and academic knowledge.

From Slate ● May 27, 2026

I had never seen eyes that color, eyes the purest shade of ginger.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd