Sheer

usgb/ʃɪr/
adjective

Completely, totally, not mixed with anything else.

She was filled with sheer joy at the news.
Visual representation of "sheer" - Completely, totally, not mixed with anything else.

Often appears as...

  • sheer joy
  • sheer terror
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Emotional Intensity

Used to emphasize the strength of an emotion or a quality without any mixture.

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His apology was met with sheer indignation.
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Unmixed Quality

Indicates purity of a quality or condition, without any additional elements.

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The sheer simplicity of the design was stunning.
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Absolute Certainty

Shows that there is no doubt or possibility of something being mingled.

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It's sheer coincidence that we met here.
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