In an ancient manner, being of or related to a previous time or era
“She walked under its low-hanging branches and saw that its trunk had a face like that of an anciently aged man.”
Adverb for belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence
“According to researchers, the artifact belonged to a once-thriving ancient civilization.”
Adverb for having been in existence for a very long time
“This is an ancient cooking technique that is still in use today.”
Adverb for being of advanced years in age
“Being forty is far from being ancient. In fact, it's when life truly begins!”
Adverb for out of fashion
“I'm not sure about those ancient bell-bottoms you're wearing.”
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