Ancient synonyms

Antediluvian, bygone, age-old, aged, and anachronistic are all synonyms for ancient. Recent and contemporary are antonyms of ancient. And here are 55 another word for ancient.

Another word for ancient

1. first

Bygone, classical, earliest, early, first, former, of long ago, of yore, olden, past, prehistoric, primeval, primitive, primordial, and foregone are all synonyms for ancient.

2. antediluvian

Age-old, antediluvian, immemorial, long-lived, old, time-honoured, time-worn, very old, and atavistic are all another word for ancient.

3. archaic

Aged, anachronistic, antediluvian, antiquated, antwacky, archaic, as old as the hills, clunky, cobwebby, creaky, démodé, decrepit, elderly, fossilized, hoary, in one's dotage, medieval, mossy, mouldy, obsolescent, obsolete, old-fashioned, out of date, out of the ark, outmoded, passé, past its/one's sell-by date, superannuated, venerable, and horse and buggy are all synonyms for ancient.

Ancient synonym statistics

Ancient synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 15, 16, and 21 letters and 2 synonyms with 4, and 13 letters. 5 synonyms with 5, 10, and 12 letters and 7 synonyms with 6 letters.

3 synonyms with 7, and 11 letters and 9 synonyms with 8 letters. 6 synonyms with 9 letters. For a total of 51 another word for ancient.

Ancient sentences

The ruins are from ancient times.

She studied ancient history extensively.

Ancient civilizations fascinate historians and archaeologists.

They discovered an ancient artifact yesterday.

Related Words for ancient

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    • Synonyms: Enablement, authority
    • Opposites: disempowerment, oppression
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Ambivalent
    • Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain
    • Opposites: unequivocal, certain
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Segment
    • Synonyms: piece, part
    • Opposites: whole, amalgamate
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Accident
    • Synonyms: mishap, misfortune
    • Opposites: intentionally, plan
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Consent
    • Synonyms: agreement, assent
    • Opposites: dissent, forbid
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Eloquent
    • Synonyms: persuasive, expressive
    • Opposites: inarticulate, tongue-tied
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Disturbance
    • Synonyms: disruption, distraction
    • Opposites: calm, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Payment
    • Synonyms: remittance, remission
    • Opposites: refund, reimbursement
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Substance
    • Synonyms: material, matter
    • Opposites: void, emptiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. Replacement
    • Synonyms: Substitute, alternative
    • Opposites: original, substitution
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Assignment
    • Synonyms: task, piece of work
    • Opposites: free time, leisure
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Hindrance
    • Synonyms: impediment, obstacle
    • Opposites: help, advantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Accomplishment
    • Synonyms: achievement, act
    • Opposites: failure, setback
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Stance
    • Synonyms: posture, body position
    • Opposites: indifference, neutrality
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Melancholy
    • Synonyms: desolation, sadness
    • Opposites: cheerfulness, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Resentment
    • Synonyms: bitterness, indignation
    • Opposites: contentment, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Attentive
    • Synonyms: alert, awake
    • Opposites: inattentive, inconsiderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Center
    • Synonyms: Middle, core
    • Opposites: edge, outskirts
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Development
    • Synonyms: evolution, growth
    • Opposites: decline, stagnation
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Dance
    • Synonyms: trip, sway
    • Opposites: still, freeze
    • Part of speech: verb
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    • Synonyms: middle, centre
    • Opposites: side, extreme, outer
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Nuance
    • Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference
    • Opposites: bluntness, simplicity
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. At present
    • Synonyms: at the moment, just now
    • Opposites: in the past, in the future
    • Part of speech: adverb
  29. Present
    • Synonyms: in attendance, attending
    • Opposites: past, future, absent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Distance
    • Synonyms: interval, space
    • Opposites: draw closer, friendliness
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Enter
    • Synonyms: go in/into, come in/into
    • Opposites: leave, scratch
    • Part of speech: verb
  32. Compliment
    • Synonyms: flattering remark, tribute
    • Opposites: insult, criticism
    • Part of speech: noun
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    • Synonyms: unconventional, uncommon
    • Opposites: ordinary, conventional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Student
    • Synonyms: undergraduate, postgraduate
    • Opposites: teacher, instructor
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Transparent
    • Synonyms: see-through, clear
    • Opposites: obscure, ambiguous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Complacent
    • Synonyms: smug, self-satisfied
    • Opposites: dissatisfied, humble
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Coherent
    • Synonyms: logical, reasoned
    • Opposites: incoherent, muddled
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Extent
    • Synonyms: area, size
    • Opposites: limitation, restriction
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Entity
    • Synonyms: organization, institution
    • Opposites: nonentity, non-existence
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Relentless
    • Synonyms: persistent, continuing
    • Opposites: short-lived, irresolute, intermittent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Prudent
    • Synonyms: wise, well judged
    • Opposites: unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Entitle
    • Synonyms: qualify, make eligible
    • Opposites: deny, restrict
    • Part of speech: verb
  43. Document
    • Synonyms: official paper, legal paper
    • Opposites: erase, delete
    • Part of speech: verb
  44. Discrepancy
    • Synonyms: inconsistency, difference
    • Opposites: similarity, correspondence
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Inconvenience
    • Synonyms: trouble, bother
    • Opposites: help, convenience
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Indifferent
    • Synonyms: unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards
    • Opposites: heedful, caring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Silent
    • Synonyms: completely quiet, still
    • Opposites: audible, noisy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Incentive
    • Synonyms: inducement, motivation
    • Opposites: deterrent, disincentive
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Mentor
    • Synonyms: adviser, guide
    • Opposites: student, mentee
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Entertainment
    • Synonyms: amusement, pleasure
    • Opposites: boredom, drudgery
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Excellent
    • Synonyms: very good, superb
    • Opposites: poor, inferior
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Insufficient
    • Synonyms: inadequate, not enough
    • Opposites: sufficient, adequate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Representative
    • Synonyms: typical, prototypical
    • Opposites: atypical, unrepresentative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Decent
    • Synonyms: satisfactory, reasonable
    • Opposites: disobliging, dishonest
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Conventional
    • Synonyms: normal, standard
    • Opposites: unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian
    • Part of speech: adjective