old-fashioned — Having ideas, methods, or styles that were popular in the past but are no longer current or modern. Something that follows traditional ways rather than contemporary trends.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having ideas, methods, or styles that were popular in the past but are no longer current or modern. Something that follows traditional ways rather than contemporary trends.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/
Example Sentences
- Dad's old-fashioned flip phone embarrasses me in front of my friends.
- She prefers old-fashioned handwritten letters to text messages.
- My boss has old-fashioned ideas about working from home - he thinks it's just sleeping!
old-fashioned
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/]
Having ideas, methods, or styles that were popular in the past but are no longer current or modern. Something that follows traditional ways rather than contemporary trends.
Having ideas, methods, or styles that were popular in the past but are no longer current or modern. Something that follows traditional ways rather than contemporary trends.
Stay old-fashioned and impassioned, love can't be rationed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'eald' (old, ancient) combined with 'fashioned' from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'. Originally described something made in an older style or manner.
Breakdown
old (ancient, from earlier times) + fashioned (made/styled, from Latin facere 'to make')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Dad's old-fashioned flip phone embarrasses me in front of my friends.”
“She prefers old-fashioned handwritten letters to text messages.”
“My boss has old-fashioned ideas about working from home - he thinks it's just sleeping!”
“The old-fashioned bakery still makes bread the traditional way.”
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