antique
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
Other meanings
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
Designating a style of type.
Related words
- advertique
- pseudoantique
- unantique
- antique store
- antique brass
- antiquely
- antique crown
- antique rose
- antique satin
- antique shop
- antique white
- antiquification
Word history
From Latin "antiquus" (former, earlier, ancient, old).
Where this comes from
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