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Inflections of 'sheer' (adj):

sheerer: adj comparative

sheerest: adj superlative

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Sense: Adjective: steep

Synonyms:

steep , abrupt , precipitous, vertical, straight , perpendicular

Sense: Adjective: thin

Synonyms:

thin , transparent, translucent, see-through, gauzy, gossamer, gauzelike, lacy, fine , delicate , flimsy , diaphanous

Sense: Adjective: absolute

Synonyms:

absolute , pure , very , utter , outright , complete , altogether , downright, flat-out (informal), out-and-out (informal), total , all-out (informal), categorical, unadulterated, unmitigated, simple , definite , stark , complete and utter

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