Medieval means something connected to the Middle Ages. This time was long ago, from about 500 to 1500 years. Many castles and knights come from this time.
We saw a medieval castle on the hill.
Medieval art looks very old and detailed.
Medieval can also mean very old and not useful today. People use it when something is old-fashioned or looks like it is from a very old time.
Your rules seem medieval and unfair.
That idea is medieval and not modern.
Medieval can describe cruel or very strong ways, like old punishments or rules. It means these ways are not kind or fair today.
That punishment is medieval and cruel.
Some call those laws medieval and wrong.
Medieval can talk about things from the Middle Ages in arts and books. It includes old stories, paintings, and languages from that time.
She studies medieval languages at the university.
The museum has medieval paintings and books.
Medieval means the style of buildings from the Middle Ages. This style has thick walls, castles, and old designs.
The cathedral has medieval architecture and tall towers.
Medieval buildings often have thick stone walls.
Medieval can describe old ways of medicine from the past. These ways are old and not used today because medicine has improved.
Medieval medicine was based on myths and old ideas.
Doctors used medieval methods long ago.