Old-Fashioned

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /oʊldˈfæʃənd/

Definitions of old-fashioned

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'old-fashioned' describing something as being out of date or not in style

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother prefers old-fashioned recipes with simple ingredients.

A2 The small town had an old-fashioned charm that reminded me of a bygone era.

B1 The old-fashioned dress she wore to the party stood out among the modern outfits.

B2 The old-fashioned values of hard work and honesty were instilled in him from a young age.

C1 Despite his young age, he had an old-fashioned approach to relationships and believed in courtship.

C2 The antique shop was filled with old-fashioned furniture and vintage items that were carefully preserved.

Examples of old-fashioned in a Sentence

formal The old-fashioned values of hard work and respect for others are still important in today's society.

informal My grandma always insists on using her old-fashioned recipe for apple pie.

slang Some people think wearing a suit and tie is too old-fashioned for a casual event.

figurative His ideas about relationships are quite old-fashioned, he believes in traditional gender roles.

Grammatical Forms of old-fashioned

past tense

became

plural

old-fashioneds

comparative

more old-fashioned

superlative

most old-fashioned

present tense

is old-fashioned

future tense

will be old-fashioned

perfect tense

has been old-fashioned

continuous tense

is being old-fashioned

singular

old-fashioned

positive degree

old-fashioned

infinitive

to be old-fashioned

gerund

being old-fashioned

participle

old-fashioned

Origin and Evolution of old-fashioned

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'old-fashioned' originated from the combination of 'old' meaning aged or not new, and 'fashioned' meaning shaped or designed.
Evolution of the word: The term 'old-fashioned' has evolved from simply describing something that is not modern or up-to-date to also being used to refer to a style or trend that is reminiscent of a past era. It can also carry connotations of being traditional, classic, or nostalgic.