adjective
- belonging to the earliest time in history; ancient and original
- having the rough and simple quality of something from the earliest times
Examples
- The explorers discovered a primeval forest untouched by human activity.
- Scientists study primeval rocks to learn about Earth’s early history.
- The primeval landscape stretched endlessly before them.
- Cave paintings offer glimpses into primeval human culture.
- The primeval instinct for survival kicked in during the emergency.
- They felt a primeval fear when they heard the strange sounds in the darkness.