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

Then Hoka came along and turned thick foam into a lifestyle, proving that casual runners craved comfort over minimalist purity. —Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025

According to the agency, Iran maintains a stockpile of 972 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60% purity -- a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. —Stephanie Liechtenstein The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025

With its raw purity, each piece is an emblem of both futurism and brutalism. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

During the Iran-US talks in the summer, Washington had insisted that Iran stop enriching uranium altogether, while Tehran was adamant about continuing domestic enrichment to a purity that cannot be used to build nuclear bombs. —Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025

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