Sheer
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Emotional Intensity
Used to emphasize the strength of an emotion or a quality without any mixture. His apology was met with sheer indignation.
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Unmixed Quality
Indicates purity of a quality or condition, without any additional elements. The sheer simplicity of the design was stunning.
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Absolute Certainty
Shows that there is no doubt or possibility of something being mingled. It's sheer coincidence that we met here.