antique Synonyms
Another word for 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 relic."
• 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 vintage 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 ancient 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."
• verb (Context 5)
To shop or browse for collectible antiques (usually used in the present participle 'antiquing').
"They spent Saturday afternoon antiquing in the small towns along the river."
Opposites of antique
The opposite of antique shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: