Ancient (IPA: /ˈeɪnʃənt/, /ˈeɪntʃənt/)
| Ancient (a.) |
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days. |
| Ancient (a.) |
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle. |
| Ancient (a.) |
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent. |
| Ancient (a.) |
Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable. |
| Ancient (a.) |
Experienced; versed. |
| Ancient (a.) |
Former; sometime. |
| Ancient (n.) |
Those who lived in former ages, as opposed to the moderns. |
| Ancient (n.) |
An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a person of influence. |
| Ancient (n.) |
A senior; an elder; a predecessor. |
| Ancient (n.) |
One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery. |
| Ancient (n.) |
An ensign or flag. |
| Ancient (n.) |
The bearer of a flag; an ensign. |
| Ancient |
Humanoid race in the fictional Stargate universe |
| Ancient |
Norwegian black metal band |
| Ancient |
Japanese video game company |
| Ancient |
Studio album by Kitarō |
| Ancient Synonyms |
Old |
| Ancient Synonyms |
Past |
| Ancient Synonyms |
Antediluvian |
Ancient Rhymes
Ancient, Ancient |
| Spanish Translation |
Ancient in Spanish is Antiguo |
| Tagalog Translation |
Ancient in Tagalog is Antigo |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [on ancient poetry] Nog Nog! Mkellen bebog! V'luch Matuch Maluch M'tog!" - Mel Brooks |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "A very ancient and fish-like smell." - The Tempest |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Ask counsel of both times"”of the ancient time what is best, and of the latter time what is fittest." - Wisdom |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Awake, thou wintry earth"” Fling off thy sadness! Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth Your ancient gladness! Christ is risen." - Easter |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Black Mage: You don't tend to see many ancient castles with such well manicured lawns." - 8-Bit Theater |
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