Synonyms of mere
70 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for mere is alone. Other synonyms of mere are bare, simple, only, very and immaculate.
Synonyms and similar words for mere
adjectiveJust, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
adjectivePure, unalloyed .
- immaculateFree from sin; morally pure; sinless.
- unadulterated
- pristine
- chaste
- cherry
- clean
- flawlessWithout flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.
- halal
- ideal
- kosher
- natural
- perfect
- pureMere; that and that only.
- simon-pureAbsolutely pure; genuine, authentic.
- unalloyedNot alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
- uncontaminatedNot contaminated; unpolluted.
- undefiledFree from stain, blemish, evil or corruption; immaculate; uncorrupted.
- unpollutedNot polluted; uncontaminated.
- unsulliedNot sullied.
- untaintedNot tainted; free of contamination; pure.
- untouched
- virgin
adjectiveNothing less than; complete, downright .
- absolute
- thorough
- utterTo the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
- abjectComplete; downright; utter.
- frightful
- prize
- categoricCategorical.
- categorical
- completeGeneric intensifier.
- consummateComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
- decided
- downrightAbsolute, complete.
- full
- full-blown
- full-bore
- full-on
- outright
- out-and-outComplete, utter.
- preciousThorough; utter.
- properUtter, complete.
- stark
- rank
- regularExemplary; excellent example of; utter, downright.
- right
- root and branchTotal, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- sheerDownright; complete; pure.
- straight-out
- thoroughgoingWith great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
- total
- unattenuatedNot attenuated.
- uncompromising
- unconditionalAbsolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.
- unfettered
- unmitigated
- unqualified
- unreserved
- unrestricted
- wholesale
- arrant datedComplete; downright; utter.
nounSynonym of sea, a large body of salt water.
- seaA large body of salt water.
nounSynonym of inlet, an arm of the sea.
- inletA body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.
nounSynonym of marsh.
- marshAn area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants.
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Opposite of mere
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of mere
- adjective Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
- adjective Pure, unalloyed .
- adjective Nothing less than; complete, downright .
Questions about synonyms of mere
- What is another word for mere?
- Mere has 70 synonyms on Word.ws, such as alone, bare, simple, only, very, immaculate, unadulterated and pristine.
- What is the opposite of mere?
- The opposite of mere is total.
- What does mere mean?
- Mere means just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: mere (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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