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Meaning of purity
The state or quality of being pure
Etymology of purity
The word "purity" comes from the Old French word "purete", which is derived from the Latin word "puritas", meaning "cleanliness" or "chastity"
The Latin word "puritas" is derived from the Latin word "purus", meaning "clean" or "unmixed"
The word "purity" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a state of being free from impurities or contaminants
Synonyms
cleanliness
innocence
chastity
modesty
virtue
morality
integrity
honesty
sincerity
genuineness
authenticity
refinement
elegance
simplicity
clarity
precision
perfection
flawlessness
immaculateness
spotlessness
stainlessness
untaintedness
unblemishedness
undefiledness
innocence
sinlessness
guiltlessness
blamelessness
faultlessness
Definitions
- The state or quality of being free from impurities or contaminants
- * The state of being morally or spiritually clean
- * The state of being unmixed or unadulterated
Usage Examples
- The company prides itself on the purity of its water, which is filtered and purified to remove all impurities
- * She valued the purity of her relationship with her partner, which was built on trust and honesty
- * The artist sought to capture the purity of the natural landscape in her paintings
Antonyms
impurity
contamination
pollution
adulteration
corruption
depravity
immorality
wickedness
evil
villainy
foulness
filthiness
dirtiness
stain
blemish
tarnish
imperfection
flaw
defect
taint
spot
smudge