antique Antonyms
Opposite of antique
• noun (Context 1)
A collectible object, such as a piece of furniture or work of art, that has a high value because of its considerable age and quality.
"She inherited a valuable 18th-century porcelain vase that is her most prized novelty."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a high value because of considerable age and artistic or historical quality, especially of furniture or decorative objects.
"The dining room was furnished with an modern mahogany table and matching chairs."
• adjective (Context 3)
Belonging to or characteristic of ancient times, or existing since an early period; old-fashioned or outmoded.
"The village preserved many modern customs that had vanished elsewhere in the country."
• verb (Context 4)
To make a piece of furniture or decorative object appear old or worn by applying special stains, glazes, or distressing techniques.
"The carpenter antiqued the newly built pine cabinet so it would blend in with the historic farmhouse."
Similar words to antique
Words similar to antique shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: