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Comparative for so steep as to be almost vertical
“That tour became the stuff of legends when the guide walked us out the other end and stopped before a sheer cliff wall.”
Comparative for to an absolute degree
“The larger mystery is the sheer audacity of his imagination.”
Comparative for real or genuine, in accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“The sheer truth of the matter is that many institutions are not operated and managed according to the most enlightened professional practice.”
Comparative for very fine, thin or flimsy in structure or material
“The material used is organza, a thin, sheer and fine fabric that conjures up a sense of transparency, space, and the esoteric.”
Comparative for transparent or see-through, or made of such material
“These little white veils were small pieces of linen, very sheer and transparent.”
Comparative for conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
Comparative for to a blatantly great or extreme degree, typically in the negative sense
Comparative for conclusive or definitive
Comparative for barely perceptible to the senses
Comparative for denotes a sudden or dramatic change
Comparative for very severe or serious
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