Word PURE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

pure

🇺🇸 [pjʊə]

Meanings

Something that is free from contamination or impurities, often referring to substances that are untainted or in their natural form. Pure can also describe abstract concepts like thoughts, intentions, or beauty, denoting innocence, clarity, or moral integrity.

Examples

• She wore a pure white dress to the ceremony.
• The water in the mountain spring was crystal clear and pure.
• His pure intentions were evident in his actions.

Synonyms

clean • untainted • unadulterated

Antonyms

impure • contaminated • dirty