UNSULLIED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

unsullied

adjective

ˌən-ˈsə-lēd

Definition of unsullied

as in pristine

free from dirt or stain only unsullied vestments are ever appropriate for church services

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Recent Examples of unsullied Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business. — Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsullied

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Adjective

The property also partners with the Ibiza Preservation Fund to help protect the Formentera’s famously pristine waters.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Then customers can take a seat at a brown banquette and pristine white marble tables, dine at the bar or on the patio near the wine window.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

Justine loves vintage, so the Mortons always look amazing, in clothing passed from generation to generation and kept in immaculate repair.

— Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

Users must follow manufacturer instructions, apply to clean skin, and understand that visible improvements require consistent use over weeks or months.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of clean

Adjective

Upon full assembly, the double-walled stainless-steel structure will measure 19 meters across, stand 11 meters high, and weigh about 5,200 tonnes before internal systems are installed.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Heat ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium.

— Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

Definition of stainless

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