primeval (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/
Definition
primeval means belonging to the first ages. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as primeval.
A primeval tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became primeval after the announcement.
How to Use primeval
- primeval + noun (collocation)
- Use primeval before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a primeval reaction."
- become primeval (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became primeval near the end."
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