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sheerly

/ˈʃɪər.li/
sheer · ly
Adjective:sheer
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• adverb

1

Completely, utterly, or without qualification; purely.

Example

"The expedition succeeded sheerly through the determination and endurance of the crew."

2

Steeply or precipitously; in a nearly vertical manner.

Example

"The limestone cliffs drop sheerly into the turbulent waters of the bay below."

3

Thinly or diaphanously, so as to let light pass through.

Example

"The window was sheerly draped with delicate white lace that filtered the morning sun."

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• Rhymes for sheerly

• Nearby Words

sheepshead
sheepskin
sheer
sheerly
sheerness
sheesh
sheet

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheerly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheerly
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