Pure Definition & Meaning
pure
- adjective
- free of extraneous elements of any kind; "pure air and water"; "pure gold"; "pure primary colors"; "the violin's pure and lovely song"; "pure tones"; "pure oxygen"
- without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth"
- (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black
- free from discordant qualities
- concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied; "pure science"
- (used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless; "I felt pure and sweet as a new baby"- Sylvia Plath; "pure as the driven snow"
- in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal"
"Pure" in song lyrics
See how pure is used in real songs:
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"Contaminate our minds, but our hearts remain pure"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"What she bargain for, a killer who heart is pure"
Ace & MoeRoc — Arch Nemesis -
"Is this protection for my sanity or to find someone that's pure"
Adeem — Maker Mine
Words that rhyme with pure
Usage tips for "pure"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pure to find words that pair well.
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