Purer Meaning in English

word · lemma: pure

US

ˈpjʊɹɝ

PYOO-rer

UK

pjˈʊɹɐ

PYOO-ruh

Definition

Comparative form of 'pure'; describes something that is more free from anything harmful, unnecessary, or mixed in than something else.

Usage & Nuances

Always used to compare two or more things. Common collocations: 'purer water', 'purer form', 'purer air'. Often applies to substances, ideas, or feelings. Do not use 'purer' for people, use 'more innocent' or 'more virtuous' instead. Formal and neutral register.

• Spanish: más puro - más limpia (agua, aire)
• Portuguese (BR): mais puro - mais limpo (água, ar)
• Portuguese (PT): mais puro - mais limpo (água, ar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 更纯净 - 更纯粹
• Chinese (Traditional): 更純淨 - 更純粹
• Hindi: अधिक शुद्ध
• Arabic: أنقى
• Bengali: আরও বিশুদ্ধ - অধিক বিশুদ্ধ
• Russian: более чистый
• Japanese: より純粋な
• Vietnamese: tinh khiết hơn
• Korean: 더 순수한
• Turkish: daha saf
• Urdu: زیادہ خالص
• Indonesian: lebih murni

Example Sentences

This river has purer water than the lake.

basic

We need purer air in the city.

basic

Gold in this ring is purer than in the old one.

basic

Organic produce is said to be purer than conventionally grown food.

natural

His intentions couldn't be purer—he just wants to help.

natural

After filtration, the juice tastes much purer and fresher.

natural