Synonyms for Pure
Definition of 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
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pure"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like absolute, arrant, chaste can replace "pure" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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