pure

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht mit anderem vermischt ist; unverfälscht, klar oder auch im übertragenen Sinn vollkommen und aufrichtig.

Describes something that is not mixed with anything else; clean, clear, or complete.

1. Unmixed or unadulteratedA2formal

   Not mixed with any other substance; completely clean or free from impurities.

   Rein

   • The water from the spring is pure and safe to drink.
   • She wears a necklace made of pure gold.
   • The air in the mountains is fresh and pure.

   Synonymecleanclearpristinerefinedunadulterateduncontaminatedundilutedunmixedunpolluteduntainted

   Antonymeadulteratedalloyedcontaminatedimpuremixedpollutedtainted

2. Complete or absoluteB1formal

   Used to emphasize the quality or degree of something, often in a positive or negative sense.

   Rein

   • It was pure luck that we found the keys.
   • Her motives were pure kindness.
   • The movie was pure entertainment from start to finish.

   Synonymeabsolutecompletedownrightoutrightperfectsheertotalunmitigatedutterveritable

3. Morally good or innocentB1formal

   Free from moral fault or guilt; innocent.

   Sittlich rein

   • She has a pure heart and always helps others.
   • The child's pure soul was untouched by the world's cruelty.
   • He lived a pure life dedicated to charity.

   Synonymeblamelesschasteguiltlessimmaculateinnocentmoralsinlessspotlessuncorruptedvirtuous

   Antonymecorruptdepravedguiltyimmoralimpuresinfulvilewicked