ANTIQUE
adjective
Synonyms
Ancient; antiquated; obsolete; antic; old-fashioned; old. See Ancient.
Definitions
- 1. Old; ancient; of genuine antiquity; as, an antique statue. In this sense it usually refers to the flourishing ages of Greece and Rome. For the antique world excess and pride did hate. Spenser.
- 2. Old, as respects the present age, or a modern period of time; of old fashion; antiquated; as, an antique robe. "Antique words." Spenser.
- 3. Made in imitation of antiquity; as, the antique style of Thomson's "Castle of Indolence."
- 4. Odd; fantastic. [In this sense, written antic.]
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Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
