1sheer 
/ˈʃiɚ/ adjective
/ˈʃiɚ/ adjective 1 always used before a noun — used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something ▪ The sheer amount of work was staggering. ▪ The sheer number of questions overwhelmed her. ▪ The sheer force of the wind knocked me to the ground. 2 always used before a noun : complete and total
▪ sheer [=utter] nonsense ▪ sheer [=pure] luck/coincidence/joy 3 : very steep : almost straight up and down
▪ a sheer drop to the sea ▪ sheer cliffs/walls 4 : very thin
▪ sheer stockings/curtains
▪ sheer [=utter] nonsense ▪ sheer [=pure] luck/coincidence/joy
▪ a sheer drop to the sea ▪ sheer cliffs/walls
▪ sheer stockings/curtains
