old-world
Use Old-world in a sentence
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the ancient world or to a former period of history.
2.
of or pertaining to the Old World: old-world customs.
3.
characteristic of the Old World; quaint; traditional.
Origin:
1705–15
1705–15
Related forms
old-world·ly, adjective
old-world·li·ness, noun
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| old-world | |
| —adj | |
| of or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional | |
| old-'worldly | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Old-world charm, cozy library, and big buffet breakfasts with complimentary sparkling wine.
If the people of the barrel-organ could keep their old-world obligations, so could he.
We use new-world technology and fuse it into our old-world practices.
Underground parking means the entire village is car-free, making for an inviting, old-world environment.
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