MEDIEVAL Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

medieval

adjective

ˌmē-ˈdē-vəl

variants also mediaeval

Definition of medieval

as in archaic

having passed its time of use or usefulness get rid of that medieval kerosene stove—it stinks and it's dangerous

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Recent Examples of medieval Despite the lavish visuals of the series’ foray into medieval Hungary, the connection between Báthory and Lizzie is thin at best, mostly coming off as an excuse for Murphy to write in his own obsessions into the show. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Round Table is known for its medieval theme and family atmosphere. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 But as well as great bars, restaurants, sights and shops, Ghent, too, has canals, medieval buildings, cobbled streets, a belfry and castle. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 What to Know About Ruby Falls Entry to the cave is via the medieval-style Ruby Falls Castle, which was constructed with limestone from the 1920s excavation. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medieval

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Not that Georgian masculinity, with its macho, bellicose posturing and archaic codes of honor, is portrayed as anything other than fumbling and futile.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Li said that Yunnan would have offered our archaic human relatives a hospitable climate, rich in plant and animal life.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of archaic

Adjective

Replacing obsolete systems and components LANSCE’s aging infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to maintain.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Officials previously said the aging tower had become inefficient and obsolete.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of obsolete

Adjective

Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Costco online cake ordering updates antiquated system The online cake ordering feature was first revealed to be on the way by Costco CEO Ron Vachris in the company's quarterly earnings call in December 2025.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiquated

Adjective

The cave had effectively served as a prehistoric rest and maintenance station.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Robert Eagle, a co-author of the study and a geobiologist at University of California, Los Angeles, pioneered this approach to measuring prehistoric body temperatures.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prehistoric

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