nounπShareA grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle."The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "artarchitecturefigurestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA caricature."The teacher's description of the student's behavior was an antique, exaggerating his shyness into a timid, almost ridiculous figure. "artcultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper."Their antics were a complete antique; it was hard to take them seriously. "actionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grotesque performer or clown, buffoon."The antique at the school talent show made everyone laugh with his silly jokes and exaggerated movements. "entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePlayful, funny, absurd"Her antique sense of humor made the whole meeting very entertaining. "stylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGrotesque, incongruous."The old, antique furniture in the living room seemed grotesquely out of place with the modern decor. "styleappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGrotesque, bizarre"The old house had an antique quality, with its strange, oversized windows and crooked chimney. "styleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping"Before leaping onto the stage, the performer struck an antique, with one knee bent low. "actionsportstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn general, anything very old; specifically:"My grandmother's antique china set is a beautiful family heirloom. "agehistoryartcultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness."The antique font on the invitation made it look very formal. "typestylewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo search or shop for antiques."My grandmother enjoys antiquing at flea markets on weekends. "historycultureartagebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an object appear to be an antique in some way."To impress his friends, David antique-ed his grandfather's old clock, painting it dark brown and adding fake, aged-looking details. "appearanceartstyleageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emboss without gilding."The student carefully antique the wooden book cover, pressing a design into the surface without adding any gold leaf. "artstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome."The museum displayed antique Greek pottery, showcasing artifacts from ancient civilizations. "historyarchaeologycultureageartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBelonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned."My grandmother's antique rocking chair is very comfortable, but it's a little difficult to find replacement parts for it. "styletimehistoryageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDesignating a style of type."The textbook used an antique typeface, making the pages feel old-fashioned. "typestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEmbossed without gilt."The antique book cover was embossed with a delicate design, but it lacked any gold leaf. "styleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading