unalloyed
/'ʌnə'lɔid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Pure, not mixed with any other substance: Used to describe a metal that is not combined with any other metals or elements.
- Complete, total, and unqualified: Used figuratively to describe a feeling, emotion, or state that is absolute and not diminished or mixed with any other element.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The ring was made of unalloyed gold. (The ring was made of pure gold, not mixed with other metals.)
- She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her promotion. (Her happiness was complete and without any negative feelings.)
Advanced Usage
- "unalloyed success": A success that is complete and not marred by any failures or problems.
- The product launch was an unalloyed success, exceeding all sales targets.
- "unalloyed admiration": Admiration that is absolute and not mixed with any criticism or envy.
- He looked at the veteran artist with unalloyed admiration.
Variants and Related Words
- Alloy (noun/verb): A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements; to mix or combine.
- Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
- Unadulterated (adjective): Not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute. (A close synonym in figurative use).
- He expressed his unadulterated opinion.
Synonyms
- Pure (adj): Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
- Absolute (adj): Complete and total, not qualified or diminished in any way.
- Unqualified (adj): Not limited or restricted; complete.
Antonyms
- Alloyed (adj): Mixed with other metals; (figuratively) mixed with other, often less positive, elements.
- Mixed (adj): Consisting of different qualities or elements.
- Diluted (adj): Weakened in force, content, or value by being mixed with something else.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Unalloyed" itself is not typically used in phrasal verbs or common idioms. Its usage is primarily as a standalone adjective.)
Adjective
- free from admixture
- unalloyed metal
- unalloyed pleasure