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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
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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
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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
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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
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mere sheer unmitigated
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blasted blessed complete confounded infernal out-and-out thorough unqualified
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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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This isolates the ethylene, resulting in a highly pure product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

No computer science degrees—just pure vibes and Claude.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

The star turned out to be extraordinarily pure, consisting almost entirely of hydrogen and helium.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“She wrote songs that touched people’s hearts,” he wrote, describing her as “a special woman, smart, pure in heart and loving life. She was the best mom I could ever ask for.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Is that the pot where he keeps his son’s spirit? thought Nhamo with a stab of pure terror.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.