purest

ADJECTIVE

unmixed, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

abnormal cloudy complex complicated counterfeit dark decorated difficult dishonest embellished fake false intricate invalid obscure ornate unclear uncommon unintelligible unreal vague

WEAK

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

WEAK

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 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

WEAK

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

WEAK

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

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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SoftBank has an 11% stake in OpenAI and also has made separate investments in AI data centers, creating essentially the purest play on OpenAI’s success or failure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Ajinomoto, which means “essence of flavor”, built its food empire on the discovery of umami and commercialized the so-called fifth taste in its purest form as monosodium glutamate, a “flavor bomb” used by cooks worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Now, forget spot rates and look at the forward rate, the purest way to measure future risk.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

She came running across the railroad ditch to the road and, like a wilted pot plant that just got watered, smiled up at me with the purest pleasure on her face.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns