sheer
Translation
sheer, utter, absolute, precipitous
Examples
The sheer fabric of her dress was beautiful.
The sheer fabric of her dress was beautiful.
It was sheer coincidence that they met.
It was sheer coincidence that they met.
We looked down the sheer drop of the cliff.
We looked down the sheer drop of the cliff.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun The sheer beauty of the landscape was amazing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transparent, utter, steep; Antonyms: opaque, partial, gradual
Etymology
From Old English 'scīr' meaning 'bright, clear', related to 'shine'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sheer' curtains you can see through, the 'sheer' force of will, or a 'sheer' cliff face.