Word meaning

pristine

adjective · PRIS-teen

What does pristine mean?

Pristine means in its original condition; unspoiled; clean as new.

Pristine in a sentence

“The vintage comic book was in pristine condition.”

Synonyms for pristine

  • immaculate
  • unspoiled
  • perfect

How to remember pristine

  • Say it out loud a few times: PRIS-teen.
  • Write one sentence of your own using pristine, about something that happened to you today.
  • Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.

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