SheerWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “sheer” powered by Princeton WordNet.
adjective
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
adjective
having a sharp inclination
adjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
adjective
free of extraneous elements of any kind
adjective
so thin as to transmit light
Words in this synset: diaphanous, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, transparent, vaporous, vapourous, cobwebby
adjective
of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
adverb
straight up or down without a break
Words in this synset: perpendicularly
verb
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling