old-fashioned

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to the past
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era
  • synonyms: demode, out of fashion(predicate), out of style(predicate)

Examples

  • His views on the role of women in society are terribly 'old-fashioned'.

  • I feel like listening to some good 'old-fashioned' rock ‘n’ roll.

  • She worked hard and became successful 'the old-fashioned way'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have many wells flowing at many thousand barrels per day, so I like to think of myself as an oilman. As an oilman, I hope that you'll forgive just good old-fashioned plain speaking. Now, this work that we do is very much a family enterprise. I work side by side with my wonderful son, H. W. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood