pure synonyms

pure

modif.

  1. Not mixed

    unmixed, unadulterated, unalloyed, unmingled, simple, clear, genuine, undiluted, classic, real, true, fair, bright, unclouded, transparent, limpid, lucid, straight, pellucid, neat; see also clear 2, genuine 1, simple 1, transparent 1.

    Antonyms mixed*, mingled, blended.

  2. Clean

    immaculate, spotless, stainless, unspotted, germ-free, unstained, unadulterated, unblemished, untarnished, unsoiled, disinfected, sterilized, pasteurized, uncontaminated, sanitary, unpolluted, unsullied, purified, refined.

    Antonyms dirty*, sullied, contaminated.

  3. Chaste

    virgin, continent, celibate, chaste; see chaste 3.

  4. Innocent

    sinless, spotless, unsullied; see chaste 2, innocent 4.

  5. Theoretical

    unproved, tentative, philosophical; see theoretical.

  6. Absolute

    sheer, utter, complete; see absolute 1. See syn. study at chaste.

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