Cool MateMeaning of Old-fashioned
not modern; no longer fashionable
In simple words: Something that is no longer in style or is from the past.
Old-fashioned in a sentence
- My grandmother prefers old-fashioned clothing, which she believes is more comfortable.
- The restaurant has an old-fashioned charm that attracts many visitors.
- He has some old-fashioned ideas about relationships that don't fit in today's world.
- The old-fashioned way of doing things can sometimes be the most effective.
- I enjoy reading old-fashioned novels that have rich characters and elaborate plots.
How to use Old-fashioned
Use 'old-fashioned' to describe things that are not modern, such as clothing or ideas. It might sound critical in casual settings but can also be used fondly.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of an old-timey style, like a vintage clothing shop.
Related words
Collocations with Old-fashioned
Synonyms for Old-fashioned
- dated
Opposites of Old-fashioned
Common mistakes with Old-fashioned
- Confused with 'outdated', as they have different connotations.
- Using it to describe something that is simply classic, which can have a positive meaning.
Old-fashioned appears in
Old-fashioned in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قديم الطراز
شيء لم يعد في الموضة أو من الماضي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুরানো দিনের
এমন কিছু যা আর স্টাইলে নেই বা অতীত থেকে এসেছে।
- GermanDeutsch
altmodisch
Etwas, das nicht mehr in Mode ist oder aus der Vergangenheit stammt.
- SpanishEspañol
Anticuado
Algo que ya no está en estilo o es del pasado.
- Persianفارسی
Old-fashioned
یه چیزی که دیگه از مد افتاده یا مال گذشته است.
- FrenchFrançais
Dépassement de soi
Quelque chose qui n'est plus à la mode ou qui vient du passé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पुराने ज़माने का
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो अब चलन में नहीं है या जो पुराने समय की है।
- ItalianItaliano
Vecchia maniera, Antiquato, Passato di moda
Qualcosa che non è più di moda o che viene dal passato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Antiquado, Velho estilo
Algo que não está mais na moda ou é do passado.
- RussianРусский
Старомодный
Что-то, что больше не в моде или из прошлого.
- Urduاردو
پرانے طرز کا، دقیانوسی
کوئی ایسی چیز جو اب رائج نہ ہو یا ماضی سے تعلق رکھتی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
过时的
不再流行或来自过去的东西。
More words like Old-fashioned
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Old-fashioned
What does Old-fashioned mean?
Something that is no longer in style or is from the past.
What is the definition of Old-fashioned?
not modern; no longer fashionable
How do you use Old-fashioned in a sentence?
My grandmother prefers old-fashioned clothing, which she believes is more comfortable.
Can you give another example of Old-fashioned?
The restaurant has an old-fashioned charm that attracts many visitors.
What are synonyms for Old-fashioned?
Common alternatives include dated.
What is the opposite of Old-fashioned?
Opposite meanings include modern, contemporary.
What words go with Old-fashioned?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, in, call me old-fashioned, a good old-fashioned…, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, in, call me old-fashioned, a good old-fashioned….
What are common mistakes when using Old-fashioned?
Confused with 'outdated', as they have different connotations. Using it to describe something that is simply classic, which can have a positive meaning.
How do you pronounce Old-fashioned?
US: /["/ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd/"]/, UK: /["/ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Old-fashioned?
Use 'old-fashioned' to describe things that are not modern, such as clothing or ideas. It might sound critical in casual settings but can also be used fondly.
What CEFR level is Old-fashioned?
"Old-fashioned" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.