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

  • (..) - Work it. Baby, work it. - Turn that off. This is glass-grade. You got... Jesus, you got crystals in here two inches, three inches long. This is pure glass. You're a goddamn artist. This is art, Mr. White. Well, actually, it's just basic chemistry... ...but thank you, Jesse. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) ...and shit I cook is the bomb, so don't be telling me. Shit you cook is shit. I saw your setup. Ridiculous. You and I will not make garbage. We will produce a chemically pure and stable product... ...that performs as advertised. No adulterants. - No baby formula. No chilli powder. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1