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unalloyed

[/ʌnəˈlɔɪd/]
adjective
puro, sem mistura, absoluto
1. Not mixed or diluted with any other substance; pure
The metal was unalloyed gold.
O metal era ouro puro.
2. Complete and total; absolute; without qualification or reservation
It was an unalloyed success.
Foi um sucesso absoluto.
3. Not spoiled or diminished by anything negative
She felt unalloyed joy at the news.
Ela sentiu uma alegria pura com a notícia.
Synonyms
pureunmixedundilutedabsolutecompletetotalunadulteratedunqualifiedsheer
Antonyms
alloyedmixeddilutedadulteratedqualifiedpartialincomplete

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
puro, sem mistura, absoluto
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
puro, sem liga, completo
Slightly more formal; 'sem liga' specifically used for metallurgical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

unalloyed pleasure - prazer puro
unalloyed truth - verdade absoluta
unalloyed success - sucesso completo
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