C2adjectiveformalnaturehistory
US/praɪˈmiː.vəl/
UK/praɪˈmiː.vəl/
from the earliest period of the Earth's history; very ancient and untouched
In context
Cuc Phuong National Park still protects large areas of primeval forest.
Some scientists think life began in a primeval soup of chemicals.
Walking into the giant cave felt like entering a primeval world.
Words that go with primeval
adjective + noun
- primeval forestBialowieza is one of the last primeval forests in Europe.
- primeval soupThe primeval soup theory tries to explain how life began.
- primeval landscapeIceland's primeval landscape attracts filmmakers from around the world.
- primeval jungleThe explorers cut their way through primeval jungle.
- primeval instinctFear of the dark may be a primeval instinct.