Original meaning in English
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Definition
original: first, primary; real, authentic; fresh, new
We need some original ideas in order to sell this product. Can anyone think of anything new to say about it?
originally authentically; primitively, to begin with
an original (painting): an authentic (painting)
An original Van Gogh is worth millions of dollars these days. However there are also lots of cheaper fake copies.
Examples
- "His original fragrances are one of the reasons that Delavigne perfumes remain popular year after year."
- "Ooh, look at this lovely original fireplace!"
- "Brian : Now, to pay tribute to our fallen comrades, an original composition from unpaid intern Edward Moon."
- "the more I sang, the more original my fragrances became."
- "I'll buy all your stock at its original purchase price."
- "Bruno had better luck with independent shops, who were fascinated by Oléré's intense and original mixtures."
- "Ira : You would buy our shares at their original prices?"
- "After the tragic death of Xavier, Bruno rebuilt his grandfather's laboratory and started to create his own original perfumes."
- "But seriously, this logo might not be super original, but it is timeless."
- "Bruno had better luck with independent shops, which were fascinated by Oléré's intense and original blends."
- "I never understood why the original was so red, so I made my own copy out of 24-carat gold."
- "Bruno had better luck with independent shops, who were fascinated by Oléré's intense and original blends."
- "Because I've got nothing better to do, unless you count running a million-dollar multinational corporation, let me answer your original questions."
- "As you may notice, the list is much, much shorter than your original."
- "It is clear from your detailed notes that you are a very original interviewer."
- "Nobody has any original ideas!"
- "Bruno had better luck with independent shops, which were fascinated by Oléré's intense and original mixtures."
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