antique.
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
Meaning & usage
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
Designating a style of type.
Embossed without gilt.
Synonym of old (“of color: subdued, as if faded over time”).
Synonym of antic, specifically
Synonym of antic, specifically: Fantastic, odd, wild, antic.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French antique (“ancient, old”), from Latin antiquus (“former, earlier, ancient, old”), from ante (“before”); see ante-. Doublet of antic.
In general, anything very old; specifically: An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance.
In general, anything very old; specifically: An object of ancient times.
In general, anything very old; specifically: The style or manner of ancient times, used especially of Greek and Roman art.
In general, anything very old; specifically: An old person.
In general, anything very old; specifically: A man of ancient times.
A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
Synonym of antic, specifically: Grotesque entertainment; an antic.
Synonym of antic, specifically: A performer in an antic; or in general, a burlesque performer, a buffoon.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French antique (“ancient, old”), from Latin antiquus (“former, earlier, ancient, old”), from ante (“before”); see ante-. Doublet of antic.
To search or shop for antiques.
To make (an object) appear to be an antique in some way.
To emboss without gilding.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French antique (“ancient, old”), from Latin antiquus (“former, earlier, ancient, old”), from ante (“before”); see ante-. Doublet of antic.
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