purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure

2

: saturation sense 4a

Synonyms

• 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

If something challenges your heart and your soul and your mind and your sense of purity of what is right and wrong in the world, then just say no. —Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

The pot stills have neck-plate trays that enable reflux control and higher purity, allowing spirit strengths of up to 90 % ABV. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

The striking hue and clarity are due to that extreme depth and the purity of its spring-fed water, drawing photographers, nature lovers, and more than a few speechless visitors. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025

But the Jiménezes’ work does not carry the pretense of purity. —Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 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