medieval – relating to the middle ages

(Pronounced med-dee-ee-vuhl)

Note: Middle ages is the period in the past from about 500 to 1500 BCE. 

To remember the definition of the word medieval, use the following mnemonic:

A medal he had for being evil (medieval) was placed in the middle of his forehead, and he had to keep it on for ages (middle ages).

Examples of medieval in a sentence

She studies medieval artifacts at the museum. 

He regularly attends medieval re-enactments.

She'd love to be able to see the medieval castle when it was first built.