Meaning & use
unadulterated
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Complete and utter; not mixed, weakened, or spoiled by the addition of other elements.
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The interview was a moment of unadulterated joy for the newly crowned champion.
The juice is marketed as 100% unadulterated, with no added sugar or preservatives.
A note on using this word
Often used for emphasis with emotions ("unadulterated joy," "unadulterated fear") as well as literally for food and substances.
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