Medieval (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Knightly
• Chivalric

Meaning ²

Relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; "Medieval scholars"; "Medieval times".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

• The castle had a medieval look with its towers and battlements, straight out of a fairy tale.
• He specialized in medieval literature, studying the works of Dante and Chaucer.
• Her new boyfriend seemed rather medieval in his attitude towards women.
• They reconstructed the medieval crafts such as pottery, weaving and glasswork in their project.
• Travelers exploring rural Tuscany will feel transported back in time to medieval days of tradition.

Synonyms

• Mediaeval

Related Words

• Middle Ages (noun)

Meaning ³

As if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; "a medieval attitude toward dating".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Mediaeval
• Gothic