undefiled
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪld/
- Sinless and undefiled, He stood in the judgment hall to be tried, to have His case investigated and pronounced upon by the very nation He had delivered from slavery.
- pure and undefiled
Examples
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They hoped to maintain the undefiled beauty of the natural landscape for future generations.
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The evening sky unrolled above, unobstructed and undefiled.
Fiction book (1997) -
Because Scripture states that "The marriage bed is undefiled."
Blog text (13) -
I am the holy, harmless, undefiled high priest.
Blog text (11) -
Chaste and undefiled, remember these words:
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There were expressions of relief that the Body of Christ would remain pure and undefiled.
Fiction book (1992) -
Theodulf describes the ecclesia as a holy place to be treated with respect and reverence, to be kept clean and pure, and to remain undefiled.
Academic text (2018) -
Even as late as the eighteenth century, Shaftesbury could comment about his map of nature: "In the places most remote from man's works and occupations, we encounter the manifestation of the divine Mind, pure and undefiled."
Academic text (1997) -
She strives to lead an undefiled life, free from any moral corruption.
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The artist's vision remained undefiled by the commercial pressures of the industry.
Synonyms
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5.9
Completely clean and neat with no marks or stains
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3.9
Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state
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5.1
Free from any marks, damage, or bad actions
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2.1
Not eaten or drunk and still left as it was
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5.6
Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation
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3.7
Still in its original state and not changed
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4.6
Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid
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7.0
Completely clean and not spoiled or stained
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4.3
Not cleaned or changed and kept in a natural state
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5.2
Free from harmful or unwanted things
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8.0
Pure and not mixed with anything else
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3.9
Clean and not made dirty by harmful substances
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5.5
Not spoiled or stained and still in good condition
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6.8
Not damaged or harmed
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6.7
Pure and not mixed with anything else
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3.0
Clean and free from stains or dirt
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9.6
Free from stains, dirt, or a bad reputation
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3.2
Clean and without marks or dirt
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6.3
Free of marks, stains, or faults
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5.8
Not mixed with other ingredients, showing its own taste or color
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5.7
Still in its original good condition
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5.1
Not mixed with water so it stays strong
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7.0
Shown in a raw, honest way without softening
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8.0
Pure and not mixed with other things
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9.9
Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind
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6.0
Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition
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Etymology
Undefiled is built from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and defile meaning 'to make dirty or stain', so it literally means 'not made dirty'. That's why to call someone or something undefiled is to say it remains 'pure' and not spoiled.