Phrase guide

olde worlde

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having an old-fashioned or archaic feel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Down this street is a lovely olde worlde bookshop.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Pretending to be archaic; affectedly or pretentiously old-fashioned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • houses with quaint thatched roofs
  • a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: old-time, quaint

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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