Meaning & use

Antiqued

adjective·Everyday

Last updated

Made or treated to appear old or aged, especially through a decorative finishing process.

See it in a sentence

The kitchen featured antiqued brass fixtures that matched its vintage aesthetic.

She bought an antiqued mirror with a distressed gold frame for the hallway.

A note on using this word

"Antiqued" describes an intentional finishing effect, distinct from an object being genuinely old; manufacturers often "antique" new furniture and hardware to evoke a vintage look.

Words with a similar meaning

distressedagedweathered

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Antiqued”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.