antique
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- 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- Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.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.
Noun
- 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.
Verb
- To search or shop for antiques.
- To make (an object) appear to be an antique in some way.
- To emboss without gilding.
Proper noun
- A province of Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines. Capital: San Jose de Buenavista.
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