ancient (Meaning)
ancient (n)
a very old person
a person who lived in ancient times
ancient (s)
belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
very old
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.
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.
Experienced; versed.
Former; sometime.
ancient (n.)
Those who lived in former ages, as opposed to the moderns.
An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a person of influence.
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.
An ensign or flag.
The bearer of a flag; an ensign.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ancient
ancient Sentence Examples
- The archaeologist unearthed an ancient artifact, shedding light on the civilization that once thrived in the region.
- The ancient ruins stood as a testament to the architectural prowess of a long-lost culture.
- Scholars studied ancient manuscripts to decipher the language and customs of ancient societies.
- The ancient city's walls held stories of conquests and triumphs that captivated historians.
- The ancient Greek philosophers, such as Socrates and Aristotle, left a lasting legacy in the realm of philosophy.
- The ancient traditions of the indigenous people were passed down through generations.
- The ancient forest, untouched by modern development, harbored a diverse array of plant and animal species.
- The ancient seafaring routes connected civilizations and facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas.
- The astronomer marveled at the ancient celestial maps that guided early navigators and astronomers.
- The ancient wisdom contained in religious texts continues to shape the beliefs and practices of millions around the world.
FAQs About the word ancient
a very old person, a person who lived in ancient times, belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Em
venerable, old, antediluvian, archaic, prehistoric, antique, antiquated, medieval, prehistorical, immemorial
modern, young, new, recent, modern, recent, new, young, latest, novel
The archaeologist unearthed an ancient artifact, shedding light on the civilization that once thrived in the region.
The ancient ruins stood as a testament to the architectural prowess of a long-lost culture.
Scholars studied ancient manuscripts to decipher the language and customs of ancient societies.
The ancient city's walls held stories of conquests and triumphs that captivated historians.
