Pronunciation: /oʊld.nəs/
noun the state or quality of being old; age
A1 The oldness of the book made it difficult to read.
A2 She could sense the oldness of the house as soon as she walked in.
B1 The oldness of the tradition was evident in the way they celebrated the festival.
B2 The oldness of the artifact indicated its historical significance.
C1 The oldness of the building was preserved through careful restoration work.
C2 The oldness of the language used in the play added to its authenticity.
verb not applicable
A1 The oldness of the house made it feel cozy and welcoming.
A2 She oldnessed her grandmother's recipe for apple pie by adding a secret ingredient.
B1 The oldness of the tradition was evident in the way the community celebrated the festival.
B2 The artist oldnessed the classic painting by adding modern elements to it.
C1 His writing style oldnesses the works of famous authors from the 19th century.
C2 The director's unique vision oldnessed the Shakespearean play, giving it a contemporary twist.
adjective not applicable
A1 The oldness of the book made it difficult to read.
A2 The oldness of the building gave it a sense of history and charm.
B1 The oldness of the car was evident in its rusted exterior.
B2 Despite its oldness, the antique clock still kept perfect time.
C1 The oldness of the furniture added character to the room.
C2 The oldness of the painting was evident in its faded colors and cracked canvas.
adverb not applicable
A1 The oldness of the book made it difficult to read.
A2 She moved slowly due to the oldness of her knees.
B1 The oldness of the building gave it a sense of history.
B2 Despite the oldness of the technology, it still worked efficiently.
C1 The oldness of the artifact was evident in its intricate design.
C2 The oldness of the tradition was respected by the community.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The oldness of the house made it charming and full of character.
A2 She couldn't hide the oldness of her clothes, but she wore them with pride.
B1 The oldness of the tradition was evident in every aspect of the ceremony.
B2 Despite the oldness of the building, it had been renovated to include modern amenities.
C1 The oldness of the artifact gave it a sense of history and importance.
C2 The oldness of the manuscript made it a valuable piece of literature for historians.
preposition not applicable
A1 The house showed signs of oldness with its creaky floors and peeling paint.
A2 The oldness of the book was evident from its yellowed pages and musty smell.
B1 Despite the oldness of the car, it still ran smoothly and efficiently.
B2 The oldness of the building added to its charm and historical significance.
C1 The oldness of the artifact was carefully preserved by the museum conservators.
C2 The oldness of the tradition was respected and honored by the community for generations.
conjunction not applicable
A1 The oldness of the house made it charming and cozy.
A2 Despite the oldness of the car, it still runs smoothly.
B1 The oldness of the tradition was evident in the way the ceremony was conducted.
B2 She appreciated the oldness of the book, knowing it held valuable information.
C1 The oldness of the building was a testament to its historical significance.
C2 The professor discussed the oldness of the language, tracing its origins back centuries.
interjection not applicable
A1 Oldness! That's a big tree!
A2 Oldness, I can't believe how fast time flies!
B1 Oldness, this antique vase is worth a fortune!
B2 Oldness, the historical significance of this artifact is truly remarkable.
C1 Oldness, the ancient ruins of Rome are truly awe-inspiring.
C2 Oldness, the wisdom of the ages can be found in ancient texts.
article not applicable
A1 The oldness of the book made it difficult to read.
A2 She was fascinated by the oldness of the historical artifacts in the museum.
B1 The oldness of the building was evident in its crumbling facade.
B2 Despite its oldness, the antique clock still kept perfect time.
C1 The oldness of the tradition was a source of pride for the community.
C2 His appreciation for the oldness of classical music was evident in his extensive collection of vinyl records.
formal The oldness of the building was evident in its crumbling facade.
informal I can't believe the oldness of this car, it's practically falling apart.
slang Dang, that jacket has some serious oldness to it.
figurative The oldness of his ideas made it difficult for him to adapt to new technologies.
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