antiqueness
- noun
- /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.nəs/
- The antiqueness of the old library gave it a timeless charm.
Examples
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The antiqueness of the artifacts amazed the visitors.
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The antiqueness of her dress made it stand out at the party.
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Many collectors are drawn to the antiqueness of handcrafted furniture.
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Why does the museum celebrate the antiqueness of its collection?
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The antiqueness of the ancient ruins attracted many historians and archaeologists.
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Visitors admired the antiqueness of the paintings, which reflected styles from the Renaissance.
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The antiqueness of the architecture in the old town transports you back in time.
Synonyms
A style of clothes or home that copies old fashions
A look or style that reminds you of an earlier time
How long a person or thing has been around
The state of belonging to an earlier time
An old-fashioned word, phrase, or style no longer used in everyday speech
An old-fashioned style that makes something seem from the past
Being not modern and like things from the past
A style that looks like it is from earlier times
A pleasant old-fashioned feeling that makes a place seem like the past
A state of being old-fashioned and no longer used
A state of being no longer modern or in style
A quality that shows something is very old
Antonyms
How Old
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word antiqueness comes from antique, which in turn comes from the old Latin word antiquus meaning 'old' or 'from the past'. So antiqueness is the quality of being 'old' or having the special look or feel of an earlier time, like an antique chair.