Antediluvian

Pronunciation: /ˈæntˈidiˈɫuˈviən/

Antediluvian (adjective)

  1. extremely old or outdated, like from a long time ago.
  2. relating to the time before the biblical flood described in religious texts.

Examples

  • His antediluvian views on technology surprised everyone.
  • The antediluvian furniture gave the room a unique charm.

Common collocations: antediluvian beliefs, antediluvian technology, antediluvian mindset, antediluvian times, antediluvian creatures

Synonyms of Antediluvian

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Antediluvian

  • describing something current or recent
  • related to the present time