unadulterated

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌənəˈdʌltɝˌeɪtɪd/ See IPA manual

Freq #44894

Meanings

1

adj
Pure; not mixed with anything else.

The shop sells unadulterated honey straight from the hive.
2

adj
Complete and total (used for emphasis).

The look on his face was one of unadulterated joy.

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Synonyms

2 adj · complete and total (used... stark

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Phrases (1)

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unadulterated truth
the complete truth without distortion or misleading additions

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From un- + adulterated.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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