pure

Definition

  • adjective: not mixed with anything else
  • adjective: unmixed with any other matter
  • used for emphasis
  • synonyms: untarnished, simple, innocent

Examples

  • I was acting on 'pure' intuition/instinct. [=only because of intuition/instinct and not for any other reason]

  • Don't expect me to believe you're '(as) pure as the driven snow'. [=morally perfect]

  • The relationship is over, 'pure and simple'. [=the relationship is completely over]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) For Sharon. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy! Oh, Lord, give me the strength to stay pure. No! No! Alessa, what have you become? Mommy! Sharon! Sharon, honey, it's me. It's Mommy. (..)
    2006 Silent Hill