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Sheer /ˈʃɪə/

The meaning and definition of Sheer, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A sheer curtain or fabric.
    “Use sheers to maximize natural light.”
adjective
  1. Very thin or transparent.
    “Her light, sheer dress caught everyone’s attention.”
  2. Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.
adverb
  1. Clean; quite; at once.
Synonyms downright mere pure unmitigated undiluted perpendicular

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