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old-fashioned adjective
1 not considered to be modern or fashionable any more OPP fashionable :
She wears really old-fashioned clothes!
old-fashioned farming methods
The idea seems rather old-fashioned now.
2 someone who is old-fashioned has ideas, attitudes etc that were more usual in the past than now SYN conservative :
He’s very old-fashioned when it comes to music.
THESAURUS
old-fashioned not considered modern or fashionable – used about styles of clothes, furniture etc, or about words and ideas : The room was full of big old-fashioned furniture. | I can’t wear that dress – it’s too old-fashioned. | He had a lot of good old-fashioned values.
out-of-date not containing the most recent information and therefore not useful : This guidebook is completely out-of-date.
outdated used about machines, equipment, or methods that are old-fashioned and have been replaced by better, more recent ones : In today’s world, technology rapidly becomes outdated. | The accident was blamed on an outdated rail network.
dated used about styles etc that were fashionable until recently but now look old-fashioned : The pictures in this book already look a bit dated. | I liked the food but the decor in the restaurant was very dated.
unfashionable not fashionable and not popular with people anymore : They lived in an unfashionable part of London. | The word ‘patriotic’ has become rather unfashionable these days.
obsolete old-fashioned – used about machines and equipment that are no longer being produced because better ones have been invented : These days, you buy a computer and it’s almost immediately obsolete. | Many laboratories use obsolete equipment and do not receive enough funding.
antiquated formal old and not suitable for modern needs and conditions : antiquated ideas about the constitution | an antiquated central heating system | antiquated technology
av‧id / ævəd, ævɪd / adjective [ only before noun ]
doing something as much as possible SYN keen :
an avid collector of old jazz records
an avid reader
THESAURUS
enthusiastic feeling or showing a lot of interest or excitement about something : He’s really enthusiastic about his new job. | An enthusiastic crowd cheered the team onto the pitch.
eager wanting to do something or know about something very soon : He was eager to hear every detail of her day. | She was always eager for her turn on the catwalk. | The room was full of eager young faces. | We waited in eager anticipation.
keen eager to work or learn : She hasn’t much experience but she’s very keen. | John was a keen student who worked very hard.
zealous doing something in a very enthusiastic way, especially supporting something or making sure that people obey rules : She was a zealous supporter of the revolution. | The company has been extremely zealous in defending its interests. | Officials have been very zealous in the application of the new regulations.
avid [ only before noun ] written used when you want to emphasize that someone does something a lot or is very interested in something : an avid golfer | She was an avid reader all her life. | I’ve become an avid collector of his work. | Henry is an avid fan of the sport. | As a schoolboy he had an avid interest in birds.
fervent written believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely : Galinsoga was one of Franco’s most fervent supporters. | One of Allen 's fervent admirers was Richard Nixon. | her fervent belief in promoting the work of good women artists
be mad about something British English informal to like something very much and be very interested in it : My sister’s mad about horses. | Since you’re so mad about clothes, you can help me choose a wedding dress.
can’t wait to do something to be very eager to do something : I can’t wait to get started.
be looking forward to something to feel pleased and excited because you know that something is going to happen soon : I’m looking forward to the vacation.