Synonyms of sheer
54 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for sheer is see-through. Other synonyms of sheer are out-and-out, complete, diaphanous, utter and consummate. The opposite of sheer is opaque.
Synonyms and similar words for sheer
adjectiveVery thin or transparent.
- diaphanousTransparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- see-throughTransparent or translucent; that can be seen through.
- thin
adjectiveDownright; complete; pure.
- downrightAbsolute, complete.
- unmitigated
- utterTo the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
- abjectComplete; downright; utter.
- frightful
- absolute
- prize
- clean
- categoricCategorical.
- categorical
- completeGeneric intensifier.
- consummateComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
- decided
- full
- full-blown
- full-bore
- full-on
- outright
- out-and-outComplete, utter.
- perfect
- preciousThorough; utter.
- properUtter, complete.
- stark
- rank
- regularExemplary; excellent example of; utter, downright.
- right
- root and branchTotal, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoingWith great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyedComplete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.
- unattenuatedNot attenuated.
- uncompromising
- unconditionalAbsolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.
- unfettered
- unqualified
- unreserved
- unrestricted
- wholesale
- arrant datedComplete; downright; utter.
- mere obsoleteNothing less than; complete, downright .
adjectiveVery steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
- perpendicular
- steep
- verticalStanding, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a...
Opposite of sheer
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of sheer
- adjective Very thin or transparent.
- adjective Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.
- adjective Downright; complete; pure.
sheer in other languages
Questions about synonyms of sheer
- What is another word for sheer?
- Sheer has 54 synonyms on Word.ws, such as see-through, out-and-out, complete, diaphanous, utter, consummate, abject and gossamer.
- What is the opposite of sheer?
- The opposite of sheer is opaque.
- What does sheer mean?
- Sheer means very thin or transparent.
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