sheer

/ʃˈi‍ə/

/ˈʃɪɹ/

[adjective] [verb] [adverb]

sheer

[ADJECTIVE]

so thin as to transmit light

synonyms : cobwebby

(used for emphasis) nothing other than; complete

synonyms : absolute

not mixed with extraneous elements

synonyms : plain

unmingled

unmixed

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

synonyms : bluff

bold

to sheer

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

synonyms : curve

cause to sheer

sheer

[ADVERB]

directly

straight up or down without a break

synonyms : perpendicularly

Examples

1. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material she needed to learn, Jenna was determined to get the best of her exams.

2. The entire thing is sheer.

3. The thong is sheer.

4. The babydoll is sheer.

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