pristine
pristine
Definition
pris·tine (pris′tēn′, -tin; pris tēn′; chiefly Brit pris′tīn′)
adjective
- characteristic of the earliest, or an earlier, period or condition; original
- ☆ still pure; uncorrupted; unspoiled pristine beauty
Etymology: L pristinus, former < OL pri, before: see prime
pristine
Synonyms
pristine
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- wilderness: Aren't just bananas she shares her pristine wilderness five years ago.
- rainforest: On arrival in the Amazon we'll have five full days to experience the magic of birding in a pristine rainforest.
- reef: A new unspoiled destination with pristine coral reefs close to the shore, perfect for a relaxing break.
- beach: With pristine sandy beaches... of some prime beach time.
- purity: We must have hope to be restored to pristine purity.
- coral: The owner also anchored straight onto pristine coral with no care.
Modifying Another Word
- relatively: They are relatively pristine remnants of the nebula from which the entire solar system was formed.
- absolutely: The walls are covered in absolutely pristine coral - the best I have seen anywhere.
- almost: The Billy Banks flow west from Paget Terrace in an almost pristine sixties line.
- largely: With little human exploitation, the vegetation in the reserves is in largely pristine condition.
- once: Sure you can make mistakes and watch as your once pristine car flies off the road and into the valley below.
- still: The jacket was worn, but remained stylish and still pristine even with noticeable wearing at the cuffs and pockets.
Used with adjective complement
- remain: The desert cores remain pristine in many parts of the world, representing some of the planet's last remaining areas of total wilderness.
- look: Each cutlery set comes complete with its own wood effect canteen to keep your cutlery looking pristine for years to come.
- keep: For every voice saying that the archives must be kept pristine under lock and key, there will be thousands saying " No!
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