Synonyms of ancient
9 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for ancient is forerunner. Other synonyms of ancient are aged, geriatric, antique, antecessor and eldern.
Synonyms and similar words for ancient
adjectiveHaving lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
nounA person who is very old.
- geriatricAn old person.
nounA person who lived in ancient times.
- antiqueA man of ancient times.
nounA senior; an elder; a predecessor.
nounMore synonyms
- oldster
- senior citizenAn elderly person, variously considered to be a person over fifty, fifty-five, sixty, or sixty-five years of age.
- forerunner
Opposite of ancient
adjectiveMore antonyms
- modernPertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
Meaning of ancient
- adjective Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
- adjective Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.
- adjective Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.
ancient in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ancient
- What is another word for ancient?
- Ancient has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forerunner, aged, geriatric, antique, antecessor, eldern, hoary and oldster.
- What is the opposite of ancient?
- The opposite of ancient is modern.
- What does ancient mean?
- Ancient means having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
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