Our
culture’s attitude toward age is reflected in the often-pejorative meanings of
words synonymous with old and old-fashioned, though some are neutral or even reverent. Here are forty-five words
that refer to people, places, and things that are, or are considered, old or
old-fashioned. (Unrelated senses are also listed.)
1. Aged: advanced in age,
typical of old age; also, at an age
2. Aging: advancing in age, or the concept of growing older
3. Ancient: aged, old-fashioned, or pertaining to long-ago times, or see venerable
2. Aging: advancing in age, or the concept of growing older
3. Ancient: aged, old-fashioned, or pertaining to long-ago times, or see venerable
5. Antiquated: of advanced age, or out of fashion or style