simon-pure

si·mon-pure

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-muh n pyoo r]
- /ˈsaɪ mən pyʊər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-muh n pyoo r]
- /ˈsaɪ mən pyʊər/

Definitions of simon-pure word

adjective simon-pure real; genuine: a simon-pure accent. 1
adjective simon-pure real; genuine; authentic 0
adjective simon-pure genuine; real; authentic 0

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Origin of simon-pure

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; short for the real Simon Pure, alluding to the victim of impersonation in Susanna Centlivre's play A Bold Stroke for a Wife (1718)

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Parts of speech for Simon-pure

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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simon-pure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for simon-pure

adj simon-pure

goody goody — a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good.
high-hat — to snub or treat condescendingly.
holier-than-thou — obnoxiously pious; sanctimonious; self-righteous.

All 3 Synonyms of simon-pure