adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: STRAIGHT 3, neat, plain, unadulterated, undiluted, unmixed
Antonyms: impure
2 being such and no other FF1C; his solution of the problem was pure genius FF1E;
Synonyms: absolute, perfect, pure and simple, sheer, simple, unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified; compare UTTER
Related Words: complete, plenary, total; authentic, genuine; classic; out-and-out, plain, utter
Contrasted Words: mixed, qualified; doubtful, dubious, questionable, uncertain
3
Synonyms: UTTER , absolute, blasted, blessed, complete, confounded, gross, infernal, out-and-out, sheer
4
Synonyms: GOOD 11, blameless, exemplary, guiltless, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, righteous, unblamable, virtuous
Antonyms: impure
5
Synonyms: CHASTE , clean, decent, immaculate, modest, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsullied
Related Words: fresh, inviolate, unblighted, unprofaned
Idioms: as pure as the driven snow
Contrasted Words: contaminated, dirty, sullied
Antonyms: immoral, impure