old-fashioned

6 antonyms for old-fashioned — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.

“My phone is hopelessly old-fashioned but it still works.”

outdated dated antiquated quaint traditional behind the times

Opposites

modern up-to-date contemporary fashionable

2. adjective

Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behaviour, morals or manners.

“Call me old-fashioned, but I think you should write a thank-you note.”

conservative traditional square

Opposites

progressive liberal

Antonyms

modern up-to-date contemporary fashionable progressive liberal

How to use old-fashioned

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

old-fashioned values old-fashioned charm call me old-fashioned good old-fashioned

Neutral to gently critical. 'Call me old-fashioned, but…' is a set phrase used to soften a traditional opinion.

Etymology

A compound of old and fashioned, in the older sense of fashion meaning 'style or manner'.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between old-fashioned and vintage?

Old-fashioned describes something that is out of step with the present, and can be a criticism. Vintage is a compliment: it marks something as a good example of its period and usually desirable because of its age.

Is old-fashioned hyphenated?

Yes, in standard usage it is hyphenated in both positions: an old-fashioned kitchen, and the kitchen is old-fashioned. The cocktail is normally written as one hyphenated word too, though some bars capitalise it as Old Fashioned.

Is calling someone old-fashioned rude?

It depends entirely on tone. Said of opinions it usually implies they are behind the times, which can sting; said of a shop, a recipe or good manners it is generally affectionate.

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