sheer synonyms

sheer

modif.

  1. Abrupt

    steep, very steep, precipitous; see abrupt 1.

  2. Thin

    transparent, diaphanous, delicate, fine, smooth, pure, lucid, translucent, gauzy, pellucid, limpid, soft, fragile, flimsy, slight, clear, lacy.

  3. Absolute

    utter, altogether, quite; see absolute 1. See syn. study at abrupt.

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