primeval

adjective
UK: /praɪˈmiː.vəl/
US: /praɪˈmiː.vəl/

  1. Relating to a very early period in the history of the world, or ancient.

    1. The forest is primeval and untouched by humans.
    2. The archaeologist discovered primeval tools, offering insight into early human life.

  2. Basic and powerful; resembling the earliest ages of the world.

    1. The music had a primeval energy that moved everyone.
    2. The tribe's rituals evoke a primeval connection to the land and its ancestors.

Synonyms

prehistoric original primordial primitive ancient

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "primeval" in English means: Relating to a very early period in the history of the world, or ancient., Basic and powerful; resembling the earliest ages of the world..

The phonetic transcription of "primeval" is /praɪˈmiː.vəl/ in British English and /praɪˈmiː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "primeval": prehistoric, original, primordial, primitive, ancient.

Example usage of "primeval": "The forest is primeval and untouched by humans.". More examples on the page.