Preceding all others of a series or kind
“A small museum stands on what is believed to be the original site where the family lived.”
Fresh and unusual
“This original take on historical fiction manages to mesmerize with its clever interweaving of stories.”
Of the same origin as claimed
“It's like finding an original Picasso at a garage sale. It's the discovery of a lifetime!”
(of a piece of artistic work) Freshly completed and subject to refinement or editing
“The original cut was highly edgy and thought-provoking, but they decided to change the ending to make it more palatable for mainstream audiences.”
Being very unique, typically unparalleled in nature
Abnormal, rare, or out of the ordinary
Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
Essential, as an element, principle, or law
Funny and clever
Displaying a creative streak for a given activity
Innate or instinctive to a person or thing
Not improved
Not familiar with or used to
Very typical of a certain kind of person or thing
From or relating to a previous era
Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation
In an original condition, having not previously been used or worn
Full of meaning or significance
Serving as a default setting or configuration
Not modified
Having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect
Above or beyond what is expected or normal
The earliest form of something, from which copies may be made
“I do believe this is the original of which I was shown a photocopy sometime last year.”
(true original) An eccentric or unusual person
“Jonathan Richman is a songwriter without compare, a true original in a sea of troubadour imitators.”
Something that precedes another thing or person
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation
The original or first mover in a given space or field
A person or thing viewed as a model of excellence
The quality of being newfangled
Manuscript in author's handwriting
(somewhat rare) A garment or a copy of a garment by a well-known designer
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