Synonyms of pure
56 similar words · 31 opposite words
Another word for pure is simon-pure. Other synonyms of pure are pristine, crude, natural, innocent and unadulterated. The opposite of pure is mixed.
Synonyms and similar words for pure
adjectiveFree of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
adjectiveFree of foreign material or pollutants.
- crudeIn a natural, untreated state.
- naturalFormed by nature; not manufactured or created by artificial processes.
- unrefinedCrude, raw or unprocessed.
- raw
- unalloyedNot alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
- unmixedPure, not mixed or combined.
- unprocessedNot processed.
- untreatedNot treated.
- coarse archaic
- utter rareTo the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
adjectiveFree of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
- innocentFree from guilt, sin, or immorality.
- chasteSexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.
- blamelessFree from blame; without fault; innocent.
- cleanPure, especially morally or religiously.
- clean-handed BritishInnocent and candid; free from corruption.
- clean as a hound's toothVery innocent.
- clean as a whistleCompletely innocent; beyond moral reproach.
- clear figurativelyFree of guilt, or suspicion.
- dovelike figurativelyPeaceful; innocent; pacifist.
- guiltlessFree from guilt; innocent.
- innocent as the babe unbornEntirely innocent.
- innocent as the child unbornUtterly innocent.
- irreprehensibleNot reprehensible, blameless, without blame; innocent.
- nonblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- offenselessUnoffending; innocent; inoffensive; harmless.
- righteousFree from sin or guilt.
- sinlessWithout sin; never having sinned.
- unblameableInnocent.
- unblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- uncalculatingNot calculating; not conniving; innocent.
- not guilty nonstandardInnocent.
- sackless British, archaicBlameless, guiltless, innocent.
- unguilty archaicNot guilty.
adjectiveMere; that and that only.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- cherry
- flawlessWithout flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.
- halal
- ideal
- immaculateFree from sin; morally pure; sinless.
- kosher
- perfect
- simon-pureAbsolutely pure; genuine, authentic.
- unadulteratedPure; not mixed or adulterated with anything.
- uncontaminatedNot contaminated; unpolluted.
- undefiledFree from stain, blemish, evil or corruption; immaculate; uncorrupted.
- unpollutedNot polluted; uncontaminated.
- unsulliedNot sullied.
- untaintedNot tainted; free of contamination; pure.
- mere obsoletePure, unalloyed .
Opposite of pure
adjectiveFree of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
adjectiveFree of foreign material or pollutants.
- contaminated
- adulteratedIntentionally tainted with impurities (usually as motivated by cheapening the production of a food product or enhancing...
- corrupted
- mixedNot completely pure, tainted or adulterated.
- polluted
- sophisticatedMixed with a foreign or inferior substance; not genuine or pure; unrefined, adulterated, impure.
- common obsoleteGiven to lewd habits; prostitute.
adjectiveFree of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
- corrupt
- guiltyResponsible for a dishonest act.
- sinful
- at fault
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- censurableDeserving of censure; blameworthy.
- culpableMeriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
- reprehensible
- to blameAt fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).
- nocent obsolete
adjectiveDone for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science.
- appliedOf a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering.
Meaning of pure
- adjective Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
- adjective Free of foreign material or pollutants.
- adjective Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
pure in other languages
Questions about synonyms of pure
- What is another word for pure?
- Pure has 56 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simon-pure, pristine, crude, natural, innocent, unadulterated, untainted and righteous.
- What is the opposite of pure?
- The opposite of pure is mixed. Other antonyms of pure are impure, guilty, dirty, flawed and haram.
- What does pure mean?
- Pure means free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
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