sheer in Italian
sheer in Italian is vero e proprio, mero — sheer means thin enough to see through.
sheer in Italian
vero e proprio
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
mero
Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
What does "sheer" mean?
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adjective Thin enough to see through.
"The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them."
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adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
"He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended."
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adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.
"The road ran beside a sheer drop down to the sea."
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sheer in a sentence
- The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them.
- She bought sheer tights to wear with her black dress.
- He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended.
- It was sheer luck that we found a parking space.
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What is "sheer" in Italian?
"sheer" in Italian is vero e proprio, mero. sheer means: Thin enough to see through.
How do you use "sheer" in a sentence?
Example: "The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them." In Italian, "sheer" is vero e proprio, mero.
Are there other ways to say "sheer" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "sheer": vero e proprio, mero.
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