Pronunciation: /ʃɪr/
adjective used to emphasize the extreme or absolute nature of a quality or condition
A1 The sheer size of the elephant amazed the children.
A2 She was in sheer disbelief when she won the lottery.
B1 The sheer force of the wind knocked down the trees.
B2 Her sheer determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field.
C1 The sheer beauty of the landscape took her breath away.
C2 The sheer complexity of the problem required a team of experts to solve it.
adverb completely; totally
A1 Sheer determination helped her pass the exam.
A2 Sheer luck allowed her to find her lost keys.
B1 The sheer size of the mountain took her breath away.
B2 The sheer force of the storm caused widespread damage.
C1 Her sheer talent as a musician is undeniable.
C2 The sheer beauty of the landscape left her speechless.
formal The sheer size of the building was impressive.
informal The sheer amount of work she had to do was overwhelming.
slang Her outfit was sheer perfection.
figurative The sheer determination in her eyes was inspiring.
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