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pure

[pyoor] / pyʊər /
ADJECTIVE
unmixed, genuine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic bright classic natural neat perfect plain real simple transparent true unadulterated
WEAK
24-carat clear complete fair flawless kosher limpid lucid out-and-out pellucid plenary pure and simple straight total 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
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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
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
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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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Machinery whirs loudly as a rare-earth mixture is bathed in hydrochloric acid and gradually separated into pure oxides that can be shipped to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Antoine Fuqua’s musical drama depicts the early life and career of Michael Jackson in a film that sidesteps controversy in favor of pure entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Since 2012, the facility has been refining pure metals from raw materials mined in Western Australia, in an intensive and complicated separation procedure.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

While some of the drive-offs were people with no means to pay, Josh said most was just "pure theft".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“It burns pure glimourie. We learned it at school,” said Mal.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell