Meaning of Medieval
connected with the Middle Ages (about AD 1000 to AD 1450)
In simple words: relating to the Middle Ages, a long time ago
Medieval in a sentence
- medieval architecture/castles/manuscripts
- the literature of the late medieval period
How to use Medieval
Use 'medieval' when describing things from the Middle Ages, like architecture or history. It's appropriate in both academic and casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'middle' and 'ages' — medieval means from the middle ages.
Related words
Collocations with Medieval
- medieval times
- medieval architecture
- medieval history
Synonyms for Medieval
- Middle Ages
- Gothic
- feudal
Opposites of Medieval
Common mistakes with Medieval
- Confusing with 'immediate' which means something else.
- Using it to describe modern settings instead of historical ones.
Medieval appears in
Medieval in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
العصور الوسطى
يعود للعصور الوسطى، زمن بعيد
- Bengaliবাংলা
মধ্যযুগীয়
মধ্য যুগ সম্পর্কিত, অনেক আগের সময়
- GermanDeutsch
Mittelalterlich
Aus dem Mittelalter, also von vor langer Zeit
- SpanishEspañol
Medieval
de la Edad Media, de hace mucho tiempo
- Persianفارسی
قرون وسطایی
مربوط به دوران وسطی، خیلی وقت پیش
- FrenchFrançais
Médiéval
qui date du Moyen Âge, il y a très longtemps
- Hindiहिन्दी
मध्ययुगीन
मध्य युग से संबंधित, जो बहुत पहले था
- ItalianItaliano
Medieval
che riguarda il Medioevo, un periodo di tanto tempo fa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Medieval
que tem a ver com a Idade Média, uma época bem antiga
- RussianРусский
Средневековый
из Средневековья, очень давно
- Urduاردو
قرون وسطی کا
قرون وسطی سے متعلق، بہت پرانا زمانہ
- Chinese中文
中世纪的
跟很久以前的中世纪有关的
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Frequently asked questions about Medieval
What does Medieval mean?
relating to the Middle Ages, a long time ago
What is the definition of Medieval?
connected with the Middle Ages (about AD 1000 to AD 1450)
How do you use Medieval in a sentence?
medieval architecture/castles/manuscripts
Can you give another example of Medieval?
the literature of the late medieval period
What are synonyms for Medieval?
Common alternatives include Middle Ages, Gothic, feudal.
What is the opposite of Medieval?
Opposite meanings include modern, contemporary.
What words go with Medieval?
It commonly pairs with medieval times, medieval architecture, medieval history.
What are common mistakes when using Medieval?
Confusing with 'immediate' which means something else. Using it to describe modern settings instead of historical ones.
How do you pronounce Medieval?
US: /["/ˌmediˈiːvl//ˌmiːdˈiːvl/"]/, UK: /["/ˌmediˈiːvl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Medieval?
Use 'medieval' when describing things from the Middle Ages, like architecture or history. It's appropriate in both academic and casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Medieval?
"Medieval" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

