old-fashioned
/'ould'fæʃnd/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- No longer fashionable or popular: Describes styles, ideas, or objects that were once common but are now considered outdated or not in current use.
- Characteristic of past styles or manners: Describes something that is reminiscent of or deliberately imitates an earlier period, often with a positive connotation of charm or solidity.
- Holding traditional or conservative views: Describes a person who adheres to ideas, values, or customs considered typical of an earlier time.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore an old-fashioned dress with a high collar and long sleeves. (It describes a style of clothing no longer in current fashion.)
- My grandfather has some very old-fashioned ideas about politics. (It describes views considered outdated or conservative.)
- I love the old-fashioned charm of this bakery; they still use a cash register from the 1950s. (It describes a quality reminiscent of the past, often viewed positively.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be old-fashioned": to have tastes, manners, or beliefs that are not modern.
- In some ways, he's quite old-fashioned; he always opens the door for others.
- Used as a modifier before a noun to specify a traditional version of something.
- An old-fashioned cocktail is made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist of citrus rind.
Variants and Related Words
- Old-fashionedly (adverb): In an old-fashioned manner.
- He tipped his hat old-fashionedly as she walked by.
- Old-fashionedness (noun): The quality or state of being old-fashioned.
- The old-fashionedness of the town's main street is its main attraction.
Synonyms
- Outdated: No longer useful or current.
- Outmoded: Not in fashion or no longer accepted.
- Antiquated: Very old and no longer useful or accepted.
- Dated: Having a style or features that belong to the past.
- Archaic: Very old or old-fashioned, often used for language or customs.
Antonyms
- Modern: Of or relating to the present or recent times.
- Fashionable: Characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style.
- Contemporary: Belonging to or occurring in the present.
- Trendy: Very fashionable or up-to-date.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Old-fashioned look: An appearance that is not modern.
- The restaurant has deliberately given itself an old-fashioned look to attract tourists.
- Good old-fashioned [something]: Used to emphasize the traditional, often wholesome, nature of something.
- We had a good old-fashioned picnic in the park with sandwiches and lemonade.
Adjective
- out of fashion
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas