# antic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈæn.tɪk/ · frequency rank #64,179

## Definitions
1. Playful, funny, absurd.
2. Grotesque, incongruous.
3. Grotesque, bizarre
4. Obsolete form of antique.

## Etymology
Probably from Italian antico (“ancient”), used to describe ancient wall paintings from classical times, from Latin antiquus (“venerable”). See also Italian grottesco (“grotesque”). Doublet of antique.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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