a. [ F., fr. L. antiquus old, ancient, equiv. to anticus, from ante before. Cf. Antic. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Old; ancient; of genuine antiquity; as, an antique statue. In this sense it usually refers to the flourishing ages of Greece and Rome. [ 1913 Webster ] For the antique world excess and pride did hate. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Old, as respects the present age, or a modern period of time; of old fashion; antiquated; as, an antique robe. “Antique words.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Made in imitation of antiquity; as, the antique style of Thomson's “Castle of Indolence.” [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Odd; fantastic. [ In this sense, written antic. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Ancient; antiquated; obsolete; antic; old-fashioned; old. See Ancient. [ 1913 Webster ] |