IMPURELY

Etymology

Adverb

impurely (comparative more impurely, superlative most impurely)

In an impure manner.

Antonyms

• purely

Source: Wiktionary

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Im*pure"ly, adv.

Definition: In an impure manner.

IMPURE

Im*pure", a. Etym: [L. impurus; pref. im- not + purus pure: cf. F. impur. See Pure.]

1. Not pure; not clean; dirty; foul; filthy; containing something which is unclean or unwholesome; mixed or impregnated extraneous substances; adulterated; as, impure water or air; impure drugs, food, etc.

2. Defiled by sin or guilt; unholy; unhallowed; -- said of persons or things.

3. Unchaste; lewd; unclean; obscene; as, impure language or ideas. "Impure desires." Cowper.

4. (Script.)

Definition: Not purified according to the ceremonial law of Moses; unclean.

5. (Language)

Definition: Not accurate; not idiomatic; as, impure Latin; an impure style.

Im*pure", v. t.

Definition: To defile; to pollute. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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