well-preserved
Use Well-preserved in a sentence
prɪˈzɜrvd adjective
having been maintained in good condition; preserving a good or healthy appearance: a well-preserved manuscript; a well-preserved elderly couple.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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| well-preserved | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | kept in a good condition |
| 2. | continuing to appear youthful: she was a well-preserved old lady |
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Well-preserved
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
Well-preserved buildings fill the streets of this picturesque town.
Of particular note is a well-preserved flat loading area on the hill above the furnace.
The fish's remarkably well-preserved soft tissues include bundles of muscle cells, blood vessels, and nerve cells.
Three of the basins are well-preserved and remain visible today.
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