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单词 olden
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olden

adjective

old·​en ˈōl-dən How to pronounce olden (audio)
: of or relating to a bygone era

Example Sentences

What was life like in the olden days?
Recent Examples on the Web But elsewhere, there is a freshness of approach here that can surprise, given that the show takes place in Westerosi history; the show feels less like olden times than a depiction of when the world was new, before the social order ossified. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 Back in olden times, the detailed paper manuals contained tips and diagrams, and sometimes even added backstory to the game. Aj Willingham, CNN, 15 July 2022 In olden times, the only human pastimes were A) reading books and B) staring at the sky and wondering if a cloud looked like a cow or a duck. Jason Gay, WSJ, 14 Jan. 2022 The Cesar salad is served tableside in a throwback to the olden, golden days. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 Prefer learning about the, ahem, saucier side of olden times? Jenna Schnuer, Anchorage Daily News, 28 June 2021 De Angeli’s light use of olden-day language is lilting and skillful, giving color and depth to the tale. Sarah Schutte, National Review, 20 June 2021 Think of it like battle orders delivered in olden times. Lily Hay Newman, Wired, 18 June 2021 That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically wonderful, reminder of its olden days. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

olden

adjective

old·​en ˈōl-dən How to pronounce olden (audio)
: of an earlier period

olden

adjective

as in historical

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • historical
  • traditional
  • historic
  • antiquated
  • obsolete
  • bygone
  • outmoded
  • outdated
  • passé
  • past
  • vintage
  • retro
  • old-time
  • old hat
  • antediluvian
  • ancient
  • outworn
  • hoary
  • superannuated
  • dated
  • antique
  • quaint
  • fusty
  • moldy
  • stodgy
  • old-timey
  • musty
  • atavistic
  • old-world
  • old-fashioned
  • forgotten
  • erstwhile
  • old-school
  • aged
  • oldfangled
  • retrograde
  • venerable
  • rinky-dink
  • out-of-date
  • age-old
  • former
  • fossilized
  • ageless
  • timeless
  • late
  • remote
  • moth-eaten
  • dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • modern
  • newfangled
  • contemporary
  • current
  • new
  • modernistic
  • ultramodern
  • hot
  • modernist
  • new age
  • fresh
  • fashionable
  • new-fashioned
  • last
  • mod
  • stylish
  • chic
  • modernized
  • smart
  • present-day
  • designer
  • latest
  • space-age
  • updated
  • recent
  • futuristic
  • up-to-date
  • renewed
  • red-hot
  • state-of-the-art
  • nontraditional
  • refurbished
  • remodeled
  • hi-tech
  • latter-day
  • high-tech
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