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antique

/ænˈtiːk/

noun

Meaning

  • A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

  • A caricature.

  • (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

  • A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

adjective

Meaning

  • Playful, funny, absurd

  • Grotesque, incongruous.

  • Grotesque, bizarre

noun

Meaning

  • A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping

noun

Meaning

  • In general, anything very old; specifically:

  • A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.

Synonyms

ancient,
coffin dodger,
geriatric,
oldster

verb

Meaning

  • To search or shop for antiques.

  • To make an object appear to be an antique in some way.

  • To emboss without gilding.

adjective

Meaning

  • 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  • Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.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.

Synonyms

antiquated,
disused,
outdated