Definition Synonyms
Definition of medieval - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
historyrelated to the Middle Ages period
- The castle has a medieval design.
2.
behaviorbrutal or harsh like in the Middle Ages
- The punishment was medieval in its severity.
3.
old timesRare old-fashioned or primitive in styleRare
- His views on technology are quite medieval.
Expressions with medieval
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shows disapproval of old-fashioned practices
It's positively medieval to not allow online payments.
relating to the first part of the medieval historical period
The museum displays early medieval manuscripts from several regions.
extremely old-fashioned or cruel in a shocking way
Their rules are positively medieval.
class or course about events in the Middle Ages
I am taking medieval history this semester.
academic field studying the Middle Ages
She majored in medieval studies at university.
scale used in medieval music
The song was composed in a medieval mode.
scholar from Middle Ages versed in scholasticism
The medieval Schoolman debated the nature of existence.
Origin of medieval
Latin, medium (middle) + aevum (age)
Terms with medieval included in their meaning
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protection
protective metal clothing worn by medieval soldiers
medieval protection
complete set of metal coverings worn by knights
history
medieval contest with knights
architecture
main tower of a medieval castle
medieval
historical Christian warrior in the Crusades
medieval tales
stories about King Arthur and his knights
history
pertaining to the medieval institution of knighthood
medieval Europe
medieval European system of land ownership and loyalty
architecture
medieval style with pointed arches and ribbed vaults
medieval knight
wearing all pieces of protective metal clothing
architecture
relating to a style of architecture originating in medieval Europe
society
the clergy, nobility, and commoners in medieval society
weaponry
medieval weapon with a hammer head and spike
history
medieval practice of turning metals into gold
history
entertainer in medieval royal courts
medieval armor
flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
weapon
large wooden bow used for powerful shots in medieval England
medieval architecture
main room in a medieval palace or castle
weaponry
medieval weapon with a spiked ball on a chain
medieval times
historical period known for knights and chivalric codes
science
related to the medieval science of alchemy
medieval
related to the medieval code of chivalry
medieval romance
medieval idea of noble, secret love among the nobility
history
medieval allegory of death's universality
Examples of medieval in a sentence
Medieval manuscripts were carefully preserved in the library. The medieval tactics used in the battle were shocking. His medieval approach to discipline was criticized by many. Her medieval approach to education is outdated. The medieval design of the house was charming.
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- French:médiéval, brutal, ...
- German:mittelalterlich, veraltet, ...
- Italian:medievale, brutale, ...
- Spanish:medieval, arcaico, ...
- Portuguese:medieval, arcaico, ...
- Chinese:中世纪的, 残酷的, ...
- Japanese:中世の, 中世的な, ...
- Arabic:قُرُوسَطِي, قُرُونُ وُسْطَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:יְמֵי־בֵּינַיִמִי, בַּרְבָּרִי, ...
- Russian:средневековый, архаичный, ...
- Ukrainian:середньовічний, архаїчний, ...
- Hindi:मध्ययुगीन, क्रूर, ...
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