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Adjectives commonly used to describe "antique" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Near the end of a period of time.
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Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated
(adv)
To a greater degree or extent.
Having a great value.
(v)
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.
Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Senses referring to subjective quality.
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
Very uncommon; scarce.
(figuratively, comparable) Held in high regard; treasured.
(n)
A vessel with a perforated bottom for making coffee without grounds.
(obsolete) Greenness; freshness.
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.
To a smaller extent or degree.
Of high value or worth.
To a great extent or degree.
Synonym of philosophical.
True; genuine.
At a distance, far away.
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
(of type, typography) Upright, as opposed to italic.
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
(music) Describing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Not real; false, fraudulent.
Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.
(transitive) To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
(not comparable) Newly created.
Having a high price or cost.
Intended to deceive; false.
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
Of a large size or extent; great.
A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
(US, informal, often preceded by the) Police officers.
Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.
Well known.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm.
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.
Initialism of University of New England.
Not having been ransacked.
Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
Of high cost; expensive.
(now archaic or literary) Causing trouble; troublesome, vexatious.
Pleasant, charismatic.
Red or pink makeup to add colour to the cheeks; blusher.
Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture.
famous or widely praised
(obsolete or poetic) Greek (of or from Greece or the Greek people, especially those of Ancient Greece).
(obsolete) Grace; favour.
A surname.
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate.