Medieval and Recent

Medieval

Medieval adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.
Usage example: get rid of that medieval kerosene stove—it stinks and it's dangerous

Recent is an antonym for medieval.

Nearby Words: medievalism, medievalist

Recent

Recent adjective - Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time.

Medieval is an antonym for recent.

Nearby Words: recently, recency

Both words in one sentence

  • Ballistic Discount In one of the recent Moon Knight books, Carson Knowles, better known as the villain Black Spectre, is buying a crapton of medieval weaponry and armour, and the dealer refuses to hand over anything until he sees payment.
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