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View usage for: (nufæŋgəld) adjective [ADJ n]If someone describes a new idea or a new piece of equipment as newfangled, they mean that it is too complicated or is unnecessary. [old-fashioned, disapproval] Mr. Goss does not believe in any of this newfangled nonsense about lean meat. ...a newfangled tax structure. newfangled in British English (ˈnjuːˈfæŋɡəld) adjective1. newly come into existence or fashion, esp excessively modern 2. rare excessively fond of new ideas, fashions, etc Derived forms newfangledness (ˈnewˈfangledness) or newfangleness (ˈnewˈfangleness) noun Word origin C14 newefangel liking new things, from new + -fangel, from Old English fōn to take newfangled in American English (ˈnuˈfæŋgəld; ˈnjuˈfæŋgəld) adjective1. newly done, made, etc.; new; novel a humorously derogatory term 2. Rare tending toward or fond of novelty or new things Word origin ME < newefangel < newe, new + -fangel < base of OE fon, to take: see fang Examples of 'newfangled' in a sentencenewfangled Synonyms of 'newfangled'new, recent, modern, contemporary More Synonyms of newfangled Definition objectionably or unnecessarily modern Not all of these newfangled ideas are entirely without merit. Synonyms new-fashioned gimmicky all-singing, all-dancing Opposites old-fashioned , dated , obsolete , out-of-date , antiquated , outmoded , passé Additional synonymsDefinition modern in style or fashion The gallery holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, sculpture and photography. Synonyms modern, latest, recent, current, with it (old-fashioned, informal), trendy (British, informal), up-to-date, present-day, in fashion, up-to-the-minute, à la mode, newfangled, happening (informal), present, ultramodern Definition popular among well-off or famous people It became fashionable to eat certain foods. Synonyms popular, in fashion, trendy (British, informal), cool (slang), in (informal), latest, the new, happening (old-fashioned, informal), current, modern, on trend, with it (old-fashioned, informal), usual, smart, hip (old-fashioned, slang), prevailing (archaic), stylish, chic, up-to-date, customary, genteel (archaic), in vogue, all the rage, up-to-the-minute, modish, du jour, à la mode, designer, voguish (informal), trendsetting, all the go (rare), culty, schmick (Australian, informal), funky (old-fashioned) Definition using the latest techniques, equipment, etc. a more tailored and modern style Synonyms up-to-date, latest, fresh, new, novel, with it (old-fashioned, informal), plugged-in (slang), up-to-the-minute, newfangled, neoteric (rare) Nearby words ofnewfangled - nevertheless
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- newness
- news
Additional synonymsDefinition fresh, new, or original Clubs are always looking at novel ways to raise cash. Synonyms new, different, original, fresh, unusual, innovative, uncommon, singular, ground-breaking, left-field (informal), strange, rare, unfamiliarDefinition new a faster, sleeker, more recent model Synonyms new, modern, contemporary, up-to-date, late, young, happening (informal), current, fresh, novel, latter, present-day, latter-dayDefinition the most recent and therefore considered the best state-of-the-art technology Synonyms latest, newest, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute |