pristine
Pristine (adj) means Completely unspoiled and clean, as if untouched since it was made. Example: “The beach was pristine, without a single piece of litter.”
How to use pristine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPerfectly clean and unspoiled, like new.
Word forms
more pristine comparative, more pristine comparative, most pristine superlative, most pristine superlative
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The beach was _____, without a single piece of litter.
Etymology
From Latin pristinus, meaning "former" or "original" — related to the idea of something being in its very first, unaltered state.
Rhymes for pristine
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What does “pristine” mean?
The word “pristine” means completely unspoiled and clean, as if untouched since it was made. In plain terms, perfectly clean and unspoiled, like new.
How do you pronounce “pristine”?
“Pristine” is pronounced PRIHS-teen (/ˈprɪˌstin/ in IPA).
How do you use “pristine” in a sentence?
Here is “pristine” used in a sentence: “The beach was pristine, without a single piece of litter.”
What part of speech is “pristine”?
“Pristine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pristine” come from?
The word “pristine” comes from Latin. From Latin pristinus, meaning "former" or "original" — related to the idea of something being in its very first, unaltered state.
Is “pristine” a common word?
“Pristine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pristine” have?
“Pristine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely unspoiled and clean, as if untouched since it was made.