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Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.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