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medieval

UK
/ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl/
US
/ˌmɛdɪˈivəl/

Translations

medievaladjective
more medieval
Comp.
most medieval
Super.
UK
/ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl/
US
/ˌmɛdɪˈivəl/
The castle had a medieval design, complete with a drawbridge and turrets.
Le château avait un style médiéval, avec pont-levis et tourelles.
Additional translations
médiévalSens figuré : vieilli, archaïque, souvent péjoratif.
Synonyms
ancient
gothic
old-fashioned
archaic
middle ages
feudal

Definitions

medievaladjective
Relating to the Middle Ages, a period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century.
The castle had a medieval design, complete with a drawbridge and turrets.
Outdated or old-fashioned, often used in a derogatory sense.
His views on gender roles are considered medieval by today's standards.
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