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sheer

[sheer] / ʃɪər /
ADJECTIVE
almost vertical; very steep
Synonyms
STRONGEST
steep
STRONG
erect
WEAK
arduous perpendicular precipitous upright vertical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sloping
STRONG
horizontal
ADJECTIVE
utter, absolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outright pure simple unadulterated unalloyed unmitigated
STRONG
blasted blessed complete confounded gross perfect rank single total
WEAK
altogether arrant downright infernal out-and-out quite thoroughgoing undiluted unmixed unqualified
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite mixed
STRONG
clean imperfect incomplete moral part partial unfinished
WEAK
heavy impermeable moderate slow thick uncertain
ADJECTIVE
see-through, thin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chiffon gauzy lacy pure translucent
STRONG
clear fine slight smooth
WEAK
airy cobwebby delicate diaphanous filmy flimsy fragile gossamer limpid lucid pellucid soft tiffany transparent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy heavy opaque thick
STRONG
coarse dark rough
WEAK
impermeable indefinite moderate slow uncertain

Example Sentences

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And the sheer scale of the combined operation, if managed well, gives it more leverage with retailers and suppliers at precisely the moment the food industry needs it most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The sheer scale of space and what’s being attempted made tuning in to see NASA’s Artemis II External link launch Wednesday night worthwhile.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

So, a mix of bottle and luck got them to the big showdown against Denmark where sheer class and never-say-die took them the rest of the way.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It’s unassuming at first due to its sheer simplicity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The blue fox was back up on her feet, bouncing in front of Duane in sheer delight.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el