impure
adjective
1. combined with extraneous elements
Similar word(s): impure, unclean, adulterate, adulterated, debased, alloyed, bastardised, bastardized, contaminated, polluted, dingy, dirty, muddied, muddy, unpurified, unprocessed
2. (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene
- impure thoughts
Similar word(s): unchaste, defiled, maculate
3. having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws
Similar word(s): nonkosher, terefah, tref, untouchable, impure, unclean
Sentences with impure as an adjective:
- The impure gemstone was not good enough to be made into a necklace, so it was thrown out.
- He was thinking impure thoughts.
verb
1. (transitive, obsolete) to defile; to pollute