Sheerest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheerest

 

[ ˈʃɪrɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme degree

The term 'sheerest' refers to the highest or most extreme degree of something, often conveying intensity or purity. It can describe a variety of qualities, such as emotions, opinions, or materials. In this context, it emphasizes the absolute nature of the characteristic being described.

Synonyms

absolute, maximum, purest, utmost.

Examples of usage

  • She showed the sheerest joy at the event.
  • The sheerest amount of effort was put into the project.
  • He experienced the sheerest pain after the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheerest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais puro

🇮🇳 सर्वाधिक

🇩🇪 reinste

🇮🇩 paling murni

🇺🇦 найчистіший

🇵🇱 najczystszy

🇯🇵 最も純粋な

🇫🇷 le plus pur

🇪🇸 el más puro

🇹🇷 en saf

🇰🇷 가장 순수한

🇸🇦 الأكثر نقاءً

🇨🇿 nejčistší

🇸🇰 najčistejší

🇨🇳 最纯粹的

🇸🇮 najčistejši

🇮🇸 hreinasta

🇰🇿 ең таза

🇬🇪 მხოლოდ ყველაზე სუფთა

🇦🇿 ən təmiz

🇲🇽 el más puro

Etymology

The word 'sheer' is derived from the Old English 'scear', which means 'sheer' or 'clear'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English, where it took on meanings related to steepness and transparency. The superlative form 'sheerest' came into use to denote the highest degree of a quality. This extension reflects an emphasis on the clarity or purity of an attribute, making it a powerful descriptor in various contexts, particularly in literature and everyday speech. The use of 'sheer' to describe things like joy, effort, and pain has become commonplace in modern English, illustrating how language adapts and evolves with cultural changes.