2syllables
antique
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Definitions ofantique
1noun
- A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
1adjective
- Playful, funny, absurd
- Grotesque, incongruous.
- Grotesque, bizarre
1noun
- A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
1noun
- In general, anything very old; specifically:
- A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
1verb
- To search or shop for antiques.
- To make an object appear to be an antique in some way.
- To emboss without gilding.
1adjective
- Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
- Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
- Designating a style of type.
- Embossed without gilt.
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