Sheer
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪr/
Sheer (adjective)
- used to emphasize how great or strong something is.
- describes a slope or cliff that is almost vertical.
- describes fabric that is very thin and see-through.
Examples
- The sheer joy of winning was overwhelming.
- She felt sheer panic when she lost her phone.
Common collocations: sheer delight, sheer madness, sheer luck, sheer drop, sheer cliff