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Meaning of sheer
The primary meaning of the word "sheer" is completely genuine or absolute, without any qualification.
Etymology of sheer
The word "sheer" has its roots in Old English "scear" and "scir", which are related to the word "shear", and has been used in the English language since the 15th century
Initially, it meant "bright" or "shining", but its meaning has evolved over time to include various senses such as "thin", "transparent", and "absolute"
Synonyms
transparent
diaphanous
filmy
gauzy
thin
fine
delicate
dainty
lacy
netty
meshy
loose
vague
faint
slight
pure
absolute
utter
complete
total
perfect
entire
unqualified
unconditional
downright
outright
thorough
thoroughgoing
unmitigated
unmixed
unalloyed
uncompromising
unrelieved
Definitions
- Used to emphasize the extent or degree of a quality or feeling, meaning completely or totally
- Used to indicate that something is very steep or almost vertical
- (Of a fabric or texture) very thin and semi-transparent
Usage Examples
- The waterfall cascaded down a sheer rock face, creating a misty veil that surrounded the area
- Her sheer talent and dedication earned her a spot in the prestigious music academy
- The sheer scale of the project overwhelmed the small team, but they were determined to see it through