Synonyms for sheer

Other words for “sheer”, grouped by meaning.

We found 32 synonyms for “sheer”. The most common are swerve, curve, trend, veer, slue.

verb turn sharply; change direction abruptly

adjective complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

adjective not mixed with extraneous elements

Similarpure

adjective very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Similarsteep

adjective so thin as to transmit light

Similarthin

adverb straight up or down without a break

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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