Definitions

1. noun

relating to or existing in a past time; belonging to an early stage of development or civilization; extremely old

“The ancient city was hidden deep within the jungle.”

2. adjective

extremely old; very old

“The ancient temple stood for centuries, a testament to the ingenuity of the builders.”

3. adverb

in a remote past

“The civilization had been ancient when the explorers first encountered it.”

4. adverb

extremely old

“The village was ancient and quaint, with narrow streets and old-fashioned shops.”