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

And sometimes the music does traffic in the kinds of clichés about middle-American purity of spirit that have long been a hallmark of conservative rhetoric. —Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026

Read More Even at its glitziest, though, there is always an earnest purity about Parton’s work and worldview. —New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

The color held special meaning in Victorian symbolism on its own, representing fidelity, purity, and love. —Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

Tehran has 972 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency. —Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

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