medieval
ˌmidiˈiːvəl
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Definition of medieval - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
historyrelated to the Middle Ages period
  • The castle has a medieval design.
mediaeval
2.
behaviorbrutal or harsh like in the Middle Ages
  • The punishment was medieval in its severity.
barbaric cruel savage
3.
old timesRareold-fashioned or primitive in styleRare
  • His views on technology are quite medieval.
antiquated archaic outdated
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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.

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

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  • Her medieval approach to education is outdated.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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  1. French:médiéval, brutal, ...
  2. German:mittelalterlich, veraltet, ...
  3. Italian:medievale, brutale, ...
  4. Spanish:medieval, arcaico, ...
  5. Portuguese:medieval, arcaico, ...
  6. Chinese:中世纪的, 残酷的, ...
  7. Japanese:中世の, 中世的な, ...
  8. Arabic:قُرُوسَطِي, قُرُونُ وُسْطَوِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְמֵי־בֵּינַיִמִי, בַּרְבָּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:средневековый, архаичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:середньовічний, архаїчний, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्ययुगीन, क्रूर, ...

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