old-worldly
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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Old-worldly
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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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