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antiquebelonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: belonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated

Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtiːk/

Korean meaning: 고대의, 구식의, 시대에 뒤떨어진

Korean pronunciation: 앤**틱**

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's antique recipe for success: add one cup of patience and stir for 50 years.
  • The museum's antique collection includes artifacts from ancient civilizations.
  • His antique phone still uses a rotary dial - archaeologists are fascinated.

antique

ADJECTIVE

//ænˈtiːk//

belonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated

antique concept
💡 Concept

The shopkeeper displays an antique wooden clock to interested customer

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antique rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Found a unique antique in this chic boutique!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ænˈtiːk/
🇬🇧 UK/ænˈtiːk/

🌳Etymology

Rootantiqu
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'old' or 'ancient', derived from 'ante' meaning 'before'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe objects from ancient times or bygone eras.

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🎵Rhyme

uniquetechniqueboutiquecritique
unique
technique
boutique
critique

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's antique recipe for success: add one cup of patience and stir for 50 years.

The museum's antique collection includes artifacts from ancient civilizations.

😄 Fun example

His antique phone still uses a rotary dial - archaeologists are fascinated.

The antique vase was authenticated by experts and valued at thousands of dollars.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

vintageancientold-fashionedarchaichistorical

Antonyms

moderncontemporarynew

Related

artifactcollectibleheirloomrelicantiquity