unalloyed
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -ɔɪd
Adjective
[edit]unalloyed (comparative more unalloyed, superlative most unalloyed)
- (of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
- Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.
- unalloyed blessings
- unalloyed happiness
- 1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume I, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 221:
- He laded his ship with his purchases, and returned back to the island, where he spent many years in unalloyed happiness, and Aslog's father was soon reconciled to his wealthy son-in-law.
- 2021 June 24, Justin Driver, “A Cheerleader Lands an F on Snapchat, but a B+ in Court”, in The New York Times:
- This decision should not, however, be misunderstood as an unalloyed victory for students’ constitutional rights of free speech.
Translations
[edit]not alloyed, not in mixture with other metals
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