[more old–fashioned; most old–fashioned] 1 : of or relating to the past: such as a : no longer used or accepted : replaced by something more recent
▪ an old-fashioned word ▪ His views on the role of women in society are terribly old-fashioned. ▪ Her clothes are so plain and old-fashioned.
b : typical of the past in a pleasing or desirable way
▪ old-fashioned courtesy and good manners ▪ an old-fashioned love story ▪ I feel like listening to some good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. ▪ She worked hard and became successful the old-fashioned way. 2 of a person : using or preferring traditions or ideas from the past
▪ She was an old-fashioned girl from a small town. ▪ I'm rather old-fashioned when it comes to dating. — opposite modern
▪ an old-fashioned word ▪ His views on the role of women in society are terribly old-fashioned. ▪ Her clothes are so plain and old-fashioned.
b : typical of the past in a pleasing or desirable way
▪ old-fashioned courtesy and good manners ▪ an old-fashioned love story ▪ I feel like listening to some good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. ▪ She worked hard and became successful the old-fashioned way.
▪ She was an old-fashioned girl from a small town. ▪ I'm rather old-fashioned when it comes to dating. — opposite modern





