sheer

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking opaqueness or solidity; thin, as a fabric.

  - "She wore a sheer white blouse."
  - "The curtains were made of sheer fabric."
  - "The artist used sheer brushstrokes to create the effect of water."

• Adjective

  Free from obstruction or interference; clear and unimpeded.

  - "She had a sheer desire to succeed."
  - "The view from the mountaintop was sheer beauty."
  - "The road was sheer ice and dangerous to travel."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

downright , mere , pure , unmitigated , pure , undiluted , perpendicular , steep , vertical , diaphanous , see-through , thin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sheer
fear , reverberate , near

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Variants

List of all variants of sheer that leads to same result
sheer , sheerer , sheerest , sheerly , sheerness , sheernesses , sheers , sheered , sheering , gall , galls , had the gall , has the gall , have the gall , having the gall , sheer gall , unmitigated gall

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scir 'bright, clear, pure'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sheer' is often used in the context of cliffs or steep slopes, where the drop is 'sheer' and uninterrupted.

2. In some cultures, 'sheer' fabrics are considered to be symbolic of purity and innocence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transparency: The quality of being transparent, allowing light or radiance to pass through. 'Sheer' can be used to describe this quality in various contexts, including fabrics, emotions, and ideas.

2. Clarity: The quality of being clear and free from confusion or ambiguity. 'Sheer' can be used to describe this quality in various contexts, including language, thought, and perception.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sheer' is often used to describe emotions or desires that are intense and unobstructed. In art, it can refer to thin, transparent fabrics or brushstrokes that create a sense of clarity or openness.

How to Memorize "sheer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin, transparent fabric or a clear, unobstructed view to help remember the meaning of 'sheer'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sheer' with the idea of transparency or clarity to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Sheer, which stands for See-through and Easy to Reach' to help remember the meaning of 'sheer'.

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