Definition

Something that is pure and not mixed with anything else, often used to describe feelings or qualities that are complete and unqualified.

Example

Her unalloyed joy was evident when she received the good news.

Conversation

I just bought a new watch, and it has an unalloyed gold band.

Wow, that's impressive! Pure gold must look really nice.

Yeah, I love how it shines — it's such an unalloyed luxury.

Definitely! It's great to treat yourself to something so special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unalloyed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "alloyed" (from the Old French *aleier*, meaning to mix or combine). The word "unalloyed" means not mixed or combined, referring to something that is pure and not adulterated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') mixed or combined ('alloyed') — that's why unalloyed means pure.

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