ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anciently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Anciently is an adverb meaning In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.

Meaning

In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.

More Meanings

  1. Done long ago.

Example Sentences

The anciently written inscriptions in the pyramids can still be read.

Synonyms for anciently

Depending on context, synonyms include oldly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include archaically, prehistorically, antiquely, antiquatedly, antediluvianly, antiquarianly.

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