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 quotes

  • (..) He's right. I don't need one. You know why I don't need one? Because there's no one I'm in love with. It's called "making love," isn't it? Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I think that means you do it with someone you love. And preferably when you're married. You know, when you're ready to take (..)
    2009 17 Again