well-preserved

English

Alternative forms

  • well preserved

Adjective

well-preserved (comparative better-preserved or more well-preserved, superlative best-preserved or most well-preserved)

  1. (of an older person) healthy and ageing gracefully
  2. (of an old, possibly ancient, object) in good condition considering its age.
    • 2021 November 3, Dr Joseph Brennan, “Boxes with functions across the centuries”, in RAIL, number 943, page 58:
      Its [listed building] designation is due to its 'group value' with Mostyn's station and goods shed, and to it being a well-preserved early 20th century example.

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