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pristine Definition

pris·tine (pristēn′, -tin; pris tēn; chiefly Brit pristīn′)

adjective

  1. characteristic of the earliest, or an earlier, period or condition; original
  2. ☆ still pure; uncorrupted; unspoiled pristine beauty

Etymology: L pristinus, former < OL pri, before: see prime

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pristine Synonyms

pristine

modif.

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!