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untouched

adjective · /ənˈtʌtʃt/ · Level 2 · Intermediate

What does untouched mean?

untouched (adjective): remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.

Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

How do you pronounce untouched?

/ənˈtʌtʃt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does untouched come from?

From un- + touched.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What does “untouched” mean?

pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure

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commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position

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remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered

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emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant

Not quite: that's what bright means.

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