English · Adjectives
ancient
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
[/ˈeɪnʃənt/]
very old
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Belonging to the very distant past; extremely old.
Example
The ancient ruins of the temple still stand proudly after thousands of years.
The ancient ruins of the temple still stand proudly after thousands of years.
Etymology
From Old French 'ancien', from Latin 'ante' (before).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for history, civilizations, and very old objects.