Pure

/pjʊər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.

The pure gold ring sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight.

Free from any contamination or pollution.

The lake's water was so pure that it was safe to drink directly from it.

Clean and innocent; free from guilt or corruption.

She had a pure heart and always sought to help those in need.

Unqualified; absolute.

His pure joy was evident when he received the good news.

Middle English: from Old French 'pur', from Latin 'purus'.

pure and simple

Completely simple or straightforward.

pure of heart

Having good intentions or being morally upright.

pure genius

An exceptionally talented person or idea.

purity

The state of being pure.

purify

To remove contaminants or impurities.

puritan

A member of a group that wanted to purify the Church of England.

Pure vibes

That concert was pure vibes, everybody was feeling it.

Pure fire

This new album is pure fire; I can't stop listening!