Medieval

/ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the Middle Ages, a period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century.

The castle featured numerous medieval architectural elements, such as thick stone walls and narrow windows.

Suggestive of the Middle Ages; characterized by a backward or outdated state.

The school's technology felt medieval compared to the advanced tools used in other districts.

Relating to or denoting styles or ideas characteristic of the Middle Ages.

The festival celebrated medieval culture with jousting, feasting, and traditional crafts.

Concerning or depicting the customs, ideas, or beliefs from the Middle Ages.

The book provided a thorough overview of medieval society and its complex hierarchy.

From Latin 'medium aevum', meaning 'the middle ages'.

medieval times

The period in history encapsulating the Middle Ages.

medieval literature

Literature produced during the Middle Ages.

feudal

Relating to the social system of feudalism prevalent in the Middle Ages.

knight

A person awarded an honorary title of knighthood, often associated with chivalry in medieval times.

Old-fashioned or outdated.

That idea is so medieval!

Brutal or barbaric manner.

The punishment was medieval compared to modern standards.