pureness
The quality of being pureThe quality of being pure; purity
» Despite the many tragedies she has had in life, she remains to have the pureness of her heart.
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2 sentencesDespite the many tragedies she has had in life, she remains to have the pureness of her heart.
Pureness is next to divinity.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of being pure; purity
More definitions
- being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
- the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
- a woman's virtue or chastity
Forms
plural: purenesses| Singular | pureness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedpure
Derivedunpureness
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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