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well-preserved — well pre served adj 1.) someone who is well preserved is getting old, but does not look as old as they are 2.) a well preserved building or object is old but still in good condition ▪ the remarkably well preserved ruins of the church … Dictionary of contemporary English
well-preserved — well pre|served [ ,wel prı zɜrvd ] adjective 1. ) INFORMAL used for saying someone looks younger than they are: She s very well preserved for her age. 2. ) in good condition for its age: well preserved Roman ruins … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
well-preserved — [adj] well kept boyish, childish, fresh, full of life, girlish, tender, unspoiled, young; concepts 542,578,797 … New thesaurus
well preserved — ˌwell preˈserved [well preserved] adjective not showing many signs of age; kept in good condition … Useful english dictionary
well-preserved — well′ preserved′ adj … From formal English to slang
well preserved — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ (of an old person) showing little sign of ageing … English terms dictionary
well-preserved — [wel΄prē zʉrvd′] adj. in good condition or of good appearance, in spite of age … English World dictionary
well-preserved — also well preserved 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe a middle aged or old person as well preserved, you mean that they look good for their age. Annie is a well preserved 50 year old. 2) ADJ GRADED A well preserved object or building does not show… … English dictionary
well-preserved — /wel pri zerrvd /, adj. having been maintained in good condition; preserving a good or healthy appearance: a well preserved manuscript; a well preserved elderly couple. [1850 55] * * * … Universalium
well-preserved — UK [ˌwel prɪˈzɜː(r)vd] / US [ˌwel prɪˈzɜrvd] adjective 1) informal used for saying that someone looks younger than they are She s very well preserved for her age. 2) in good condition for its age well preserved Roman ruins … English dictionary
well preserved — see well preserved … English dictionary
