well-preserved
Aged but undamaged
Well-preserved describes something that has maintained good condition despite age or time.
A well-preserved building shows little deterioration.
Well-preserved fossils retain fine details.
The term applies to people too, usually as a compliment: She's remarkably well-preserved for eighty—meaning someone looks younger than their years.
Not damaged or altered
- undamagedFree from harm
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
- pristinePure and untouched
- unspoiledNot damaged or degraded
untouched · unaltered · unmarred · unimpaired · whole · sound · stable · flawless
Seeming not old
- agelessWithout apparent deterioration
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- glowingGiving off steady light
- freshNewly made, not stale
vibrant · unblemished · groomed · elegant · refined · graceful · luminous · pristine
Able to recover quickly
- robustStrong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- enduringPersisting through time
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
durable · hard-wearing · rugged · solid · lasting · permanent · imperishable · indestructible
Preserved ancient object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- antiquityGreat age, ancient era
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
mummy · manuscript · papyrus · codex · fresco · mosaic · sarcophagus · inscription
Public exhibit space
- archiveStored historical records
- curatorCollection overseer
- restorationReturning something to condition
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
stewardship · conservancy · sanctuary · collection · exhibit · vault · climate-controlled · catalogued
intact
Not damaged or altered
unspoiled · untouched · unaltered · unmarred · unimpaired · whole · sound · stable · flawless · immaculate
youthful
Seeming not old
fresh · vibrant · unblemished · groomed · elegant · refined · graceful · luminous · pristine · polished
resilient
Able to recover quickly
long-lasting · durable · hard-wearing · rugged · solid · lasting · permanent · imperishable · indestructible · tenacious
relic
Preserved ancient object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- antiquityGreat age, ancient era
fossil · mummy · manuscript · papyrus · codex · fresco · mosaic · sarcophagus · inscription · hieroglyphs
museum
Public exhibit space
- archiveStored historical records
- curatorCollection overseer
- restorationReturning something to condition
heritage · stewardship · conservancy · sanctuary · collection · exhibit · vault · climate-controlled · catalogued · protected
well-preserveddilapidated
Ruined through neglect
ruined · decayed · crumbling · deteriorated · decrepit
well-preservedneglected
Not given proper attention
abandoned · uncared-for · unmaintained · left to rot · run-down
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