purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure

2

: saturation sense 4a

Synonyms of purity

• innocence
• goodness
• virtue

Examples of purity in a Sentence

struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness

Recent Examples on the Web

Beauty brands positioning around purity must present meaningful results in order to substantiate any claims — and to actually earn sales. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

At the same time, brands such as Bottega Veneta offered a more discreet form of luxury rooted in purity of design and craftsmanship. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The formulations still require testing for toxicity, purity and sterility; PMMA’s history of biomedical use does not establish the safety of the complete ink. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English purete, from Anglo-French purité, from Late Latin puritat-, puritas, from Latin purus pure

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for purity

• surety
• biosecurity
• cybersecurity
• immaturity
• insecurity
• prematurity
• impurity
• maturity
• obscurity
• security

Kids Definition

purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure : freedom from impurities

2

: freedom from guilt or sin

Medical Definition

purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being pure