medieval

/mˈɛdɪˌiːvə‌l/

/miˈdivəɫ/, /mɪˈdivəɫ/, /mɪdˈjivəɫ/

medieval

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, which was the period between the 5th and 15th centuries

synonyms : mediaeval

as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened

synonyms : gothic

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

synonyms : chivalric

Examples

1. The medieval period saw the rise of chivalry and feudalism in Europe.

2. The picture in the book vividly depicts life in medieval times.

3. The Medieval church went to some lengths to specify the roles of particular stones in religious imagery.

4. She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture.