pure vs double-dyed

double-dyed vs pure

pure and double-dyed both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pure	No	Yes	No	No
double-dyed	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, pure and double-dyed are synonyms defined as:

pure and double-dyed: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

Other synonyms of pure include arrant, complete, consummate, everlasting, gross, perfect, sodding, staring, stark, thorough, thoroughgoing, unadulterated, utter.

pure (adjective)	double-dyed (adjective)
(used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless	without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
free of extraneous elements of any kind
(of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black
in a state of sexual virginity
free from discordant qualities
concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

Difference between pure and double-dyed

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