unalloyed — pure and complete; not mixed with anything else; genuine
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: pure and complete; not mixed with anything else; genuine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈlɔɪd/
Korean meaning: 순수한, 완전한; 다른 것과 섞이지 않은; 진짜의
Korean pronunciation: 언-어-로이드 (강세: 로이드)
Example Sentences
- The teacher's unalloyed frustration was evident when students forgot their homework for the fifth time this week.
- His unalloyed enthusiasm for collecting bottle caps puzzled his friends.
- The scientist experienced unalloyed excitement upon discovering the new species.
unalloyed
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnəˈlɔɪd//
pure and complete; not mixed with anything else; genuine
Pure gold, pure joy - completely genuine
Skills employed, pure craft enjoyed - unalloyed!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'alloyed,' which derives from Old French 'aloier' meaning to mix metals or combine. The word ultimately traces back to Latin 'alligare' (to bind to).
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📝Examples
“The teacher's unalloyed frustration was evident when students forgot their homework for the fifth time this week.”
“His unalloyed enthusiasm for collecting bottle caps puzzled his friends.”
“The scientist experienced unalloyed excitement upon discovering the new species.”
“Her unalloyed terror at seeing a spider made everyone burst into laughter.”
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