Antonyms for
antique
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity
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No Antonyms Found for Antique

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All Definitions for Antique

Below are all the dictionary definitions of antique:

1Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity
2Used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
3Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
4Designating a style of type.
5Embossed without gilt.
6Synonym of old (“of color: subdued, as if faded over time”).
7Fantastic, odd, wild, antic.
8In general, anything very old
9Specifically:
10An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance.
11An object of ancient times.
12The style or manner of ancient times, used especially of Greek and Roman art.
13An old person.
14A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
15Grotesque entertainment
16An antic.
17A performer in an antic
18Or in general, a burlesque performer, a buffoon.
19To search or shop for antiques.
20To make (an object) appear to be an antique in some way.
21To emboss without gilding.
22Synonym of antic, specifically:
23A man of ancient times.
24Synonym of antic, specifically:
25A province of Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines. Capital: San Jose de Buenavista.

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About antonyms for antique

Finding the right antonym for antique helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity", antique has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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