an|tique´ness

an|tique´ness
an|tique «an TEEK», adjective, noun, verb, -tiqued, -ti|quing.
–adjective.
1. old-fashioned; out-of-date: »

She wore an antique gown to the costume party.

SYNONYM(S): antiquated.
2. of or belonging to ancient Greece or Rome. SYNONYM(S): classic.
3. a) of times long ago; from times long ago; ancient: »

antique heroes.

SYNONYM(S): early. b) of or belonging to a distinctly earlier age than the present; old: »

This antique chair was made in 1750.

SYNONYM(S): early.
4. in the style of times long ago: »

An antique gold finish is dull and slightly greenish.

5. by or in which antiques are bought and sold: »

an antique shop, an antique dealer.

–noun.
1. something belonging to an earlier age; a piece of china, silver, furniture, or other article, made long ago: »

This carved chest is a genuine antique.

2. antique style, usually of Greek or Roman art: »

a statue imitating the antique.

3. a style of type.
–transitive verb.
to make, bind, or finish in an antique style.
–intransitive verb.
to collect antiques; shop for antiques: »

Everybody antiques. Everybody loves the 18th century (Atlanta Constitution).

╂[< Latin antīquus former, old < ante before. See etym. of doublet antic. (Cf. ↑antic)]
–an|tique´ly, adverb.
–an|tique´ness, noun.
–an|ti´quer, noun.

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