adjective
old-fashioned
Typical of an earlier time and no longer current.
His old-fashioned suit looks out of place in the modern office.
Etymology
The compound describes something fashioned or styled in an old manner. It therefore identifies customs, objects, or behavior characteristic of an earlier time.
More examples
- She writes letters with an old-fashioned fountain pen.
- His old-fashioned views about marriage surprise his grandchildren.
- Filing paper receipts seems more old-fashioned than storing them digitally.
Forms
old-fashioned · more old-fashioned · most old-fashioned
Similar words
- outdated
- Emphasizes being no longer useful or accurate, not merely older.
- antiquated
- Suggests something is extremely old and unsuitable for modern use.
- dated
- Often describes styles that noticeably belong to a past era.