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Comparative
more old-fashioned
Superlative
most old-fashioned
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no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history
- The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office.
- His views on relationships are a bit old-fashioned for today’s world.
- Her grandmother's old-fashioned dress, with its high collar and lace trim, reflected a bygone era of fashion.
- His old-fashioned approach to teaching still resonates with some students.
- Despite having GPS on his phone, John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips.
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(of people) acting or thinking according to the ideas, attitudes, or behaviors that were common in the past but are less typical in the present
- My grandmother is quite old-fashioned; she still prefers writing letters by hand instead of using email or text messages.
- Despite the rise of digital banking, my grandfather remains old-fashioned and prefers handling cash for all transactions.
- My old-fashioned uncle still listens to music on vinyl records, even though he owns a smartphone.
- At work, the old-fashioned manager insists on keeping paper files rather than switching to digital records.
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reflecting a traditional style or quality from the past, appreciated for its charm, simplicity, and nostalgic warmth
- For breakfast, nothing beats an old-fashioned stack of pancakes with syrup and butter.
- It’s an old-fashioned detective story, with clever clues and a suspenseful plot that keeps you hooked.
- She admired his old-fashioned courtesy, like holding doors open and offering his seat to others.
- Tonight calls for some good old-fashioned counter music to bring back memories of simpler times.
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(of a look or expression) subtly expressing disapproval, disappointment, or criticism toward someone
- When Mark suggested skipping the family dinner, his mother gave him an old-fashioned look.
- Claire’s old-fashioned glance made it clear she didn’t approve of the loud music at the gathering.
- After spotting the mismatched outfit, the teacher shot an old-fashioned look at the student.
- Jim’s old-fashioned expression said it all when his friend proposed the spontaneous road trip.
- With an old-fashioned look, her father let her know he wasn’t impressed with her choice of words.
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