All archaic synonyms
ar·cha·ic
A a adj archaic
- primitive — being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world: primitive forms of life.
- ancient — Ancient means very old, or having existed for a long time.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- obsolete — no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
- antiquated — If you describe something as antiquated, you are criticizing it because it is very old or old-fashioned.
- outmoded — gone out of style; no longer fashionable: outmoded styles.
- antique — An antique is an old object such as a piece of china or furniture which is valuable because of its beauty or rarity.
- bygone — Bygone means happening or existing a very long time ago.
- passe — no longer fashionable, in wide use, etc.; out-of-date; outmoded: There were many photographs of passé fashions. I thought hand-cranked pencil sharpeners were passé.
- superannuated — retired because of age or infirmity.
- olden — of or relating to the distant past or bygone times; ancient.
- out of date — gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete: out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.
adjective archaic
- old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
- dated — Dated things seem old-fashioned, although they may once have been fashionable or modern.
- outdated — no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.
- out-of-date — gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete: out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.
- prehistoric — of or relating to the time or a period prior to recorded history: The dinosaur is a prehistoric beast.
- behind the times — You can use the times to refer to the present time and to modern fashions, tastes, and developments. For example, if you say that someone keeps up with the times, you mean they are fashionable or aware of modern developments. If you say they are behind the times, you mean they are unfashionable or not aware of them.
- antediluvian — Antediluvian things are old or old-fashioned.