Synonyms of antiquity

antiquity

noun

an-ˈti-kwə-tē 

as in ancientness

the state of being something old

despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ancientness
• antiquation
• age
• hoariness
• agedness
• obsolescence
• datedness
• obsoleteness
• fustiness
• agelessness
• old-fashionedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• newness
• modernity
• currency
• freshness
• novelty
• modernness
• recentness
• currentness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of antiquity

The sense of antiquity is preserved (stone staircases worn smooth by the centuries, wooden shutters in the bedrooms), but there’s no shortage of modern amenities, from the amazing Duxiana beds to bathrooms with rain showers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The film revolves around a crew of motorcycle thieves who begin stealing priceless antiquities around the world. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

How accurate might this have been to the Greek diet of antiquity? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Giving Nora an interest in antiquity turns her into a fountain of solemn speeches, including a sermon on the various ancient Greek terms for different kinds of rage. — Alison Herman, Variety, 27 July 2026