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pristine
extremely clean and in excellent condition
Synonyms
- spotless
- immaculate
- unspoiled
Antonyms
- dirty
- damaged
pristine in a sentence
The new library looked pristine before students arrived on opening day.
After hours of cleaning, the kitchen counters were pristine.
Where it comes from
From Latin pristinus 'original or former'
Memory hook
Think of a prize still in its case, untouched and perfectly clean.