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