PRISTINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pristine mean? • PRISTINE (adjective)
The adjective PRISTINE has 2 senses:
1. completely free from dirt or contamination
2. immaculately clean and unused
Familiarity information: PRISTINE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PRISTINE (adjective)
Meaning:
Completely free from dirt or contamination
Context example:
pristine mountain snow
Similar:
pure (free of extraneous elements of any kind)
Meaning:
Immaculately clean and unused
Context example:
handed her his pristine white handkerchief
Similar:
clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)
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