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antiqueness

antiqueness

9.5
Being old or having a style from the past
  • noun
  • /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.nəs/
translation icon : antigüedad
  • The antiqueness of the old library gave it a timeless charm.

Examples

  • The antiqueness of the artifacts amazed the visitors.

  • The antiqueness of her dress made it stand out at the party.

  • Many collectors are drawn to the antiqueness of handcrafted furniture.

  • Why does the museum celebrate the antiqueness of its collection?

  • The antiqueness of the ancient ruins attracted many historians and archaeologists.

  • Visitors admired the antiqueness of the paintings, which reflected styles from the Renaissance.

  • The antiqueness of the architecture in the old town transports you back in time.

Synonyms

retro look
vsantiqueness
1 3.9

A style of clothes or home that copies old fashions

is broader meaning general past quality not just imitation
vintage feel
vsantiqueness
1 4.6

A look or style that reminds you of an earlier time

is neutral state of having past characteristics rather than nostalgic appeal
oldness
vsantiqueness
1 4.0

How long a person or thing has been around

emphasizes past characteristics and styles rather than mere age
pastness
vsantiqueness
1 9.9

The state of belonging to an earlier time

is about showing past styles rather than simply existing in time
archaism
vsantiqueness
  • Literature
1 9.9

An old-fashioned word, phrase, or style no longer used in everyday speech

focuses on general past quality rather than rare historic forms
datedness
vsantiqueness
8.2

An old-fashioned style that makes something seem from the past

is neutral about fashion and focuses on past features
old-fashionedness
vsantiqueness
8.1

Being not modern and like things from the past

is broader and covers being ancient or styled like earlier times
old-fashioned look
vsantiqueness
4.7

A style that looks like it is from earlier times

is the general past quality, not only appearance
olde worlde charm
vsantiqueness
  • Archaic
9.1

A pleasant old-fashioned feeling that makes a place seem like the past

is the neutral past quality without implying charm or romance
antiquatedness
vsantiqueness
9.9

A state of being old-fashioned and no longer used

is more neutral applying to past features whether still used or not
outdatedness
vsantiqueness
5.2

A state of being no longer modern or in style

is about belonging to earlier times, not only being out of date
ancientness
vsantiqueness
8.3

A quality that shows something is very old

focuses on past styles and features rather than only great age

Antonyms

18 5.8

A condition of life now that shows new ideas, styles, or technology

12 1.9

A thing that has not been seen or used before

How Old

antiquity
18 7.6
antiqueness
9.5
age
332 7.7

Surface Forms

antiqueness singular
antiquenesses plural

Morphology

antiqueness = antique (transparent) = antique + ness

Regular formation from the adjective 'antique' with the productive nominalizing suffix '-ness', yielding the quality 'being antique'.

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.