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.
1. first
2. antediluvian
3. archaic
The adjective "ancient" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 5 synonyms with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 9 synonyms with 8 letters, 6 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 5 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, and 1 synonym with 21 letters, for a total of 51 synonyms for ancient.
The ruins are from ancient times.
She studied ancient history extensively.
Ancient civilizations fascinate historians and archaeologists.
They discovered an ancient artifact yesterday.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Hindrance | Help, advantage | Impediment, obstacle |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Melancholy | Cheerfulness, happiness | Desolation, sadness |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Dance | Still, freeze | Trip, sway |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Nuance | Bluntness, simplicity | Fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Discrepancy | Similarity, correspondence | Inconsistency, difference |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Insufficient | Sufficient, adequate | Inadequate, not enough |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Decent | Disobliging, dishonest | Satisfactory, reasonable |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Magnificent | Uninspiring, modest, tawdry, cheap | Splendid, spectacular |
| Essentially | Superficially, insignificantly | Fundamentally, basically |
| Talent | Inability, clumsiness | Flair, aptitude |
| Government | Anarchy, lawlessness | Administration, executive |
| Permanent | Temporary, fleeting, ephemeral | Lasting, enduring |
| Enhance | Diminish, mar | Increase, add to |
| Concise | Lengthy, discursive, wordy | Succinct, short |
| Equipment | Disposal, abandonment | Apparatus, paraphernalia |
| Recent | Old, former | New, the latest |
| Venture | Retreat, withdraw | Travel, journey |
| Pertinent | Irrelevant, inappropriate | Relevant, to the point |
| Judgement | Indecision, ignorance | Discernment, acumen |