ancient

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ANCIENT

a person of advanced years <ancients in the tribe are accorded great respect and valued for their wisdom>

Synonyms ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior

Related Words gaffer, graybeard, patriarch, whitebeard; beldam (or beldame), dowager, grandam (or grandame); adult, grown-up; dotard

Near Antonyms adolescent, minor; child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy)

Antonyms youngster, youth

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