Old-world
adjective
Relating to earlier times or old-fashioned things or ideas.
The small town has an old-world charm.
Often appears as...
- old-world charm
- old-world etiquette
adjective
Referring to continents of Europe, Asia and Africa.
People migrated from the Old World to find opportunities in the New World.
Often appears as...
- old world species
- old world customs
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Academic
adjective
Relating to earlier times or old-fashioned things or ideas.
The small town has an old-world charm.
Often appears as...
- old-world charm
- old-world etiquette
adjective
Referring to continents of Europe, Asia and Africa.
People migrated from the Old World to find opportunities in the New World.
Often appears as...
- old world species
- old world customs
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Nostalgic Tone
Conveys a sense of longing or affection for the past.
Her quaint cottage exuded an old-world charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Often implies something positive and cozy, evoking warmth or sentimentality.
The bakery's old-world atmosphere made customers feel at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to customs and practices from a bygone era that may still be valued today.
The festival celebrates old-world traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Nostalgic Tone
Conveys a sense of longing or affection for the past.
Her quaint cottage exuded an old-world charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Often implies something positive and cozy, evoking warmth or sentimentality.
The bakery's old-world atmosphere made customers feel at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to customs and practices from a bygone era that may still be valued today.
The festival celebrates old-world traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Nostalgic Tone
Conveys a sense of longing or affection for the past.
Her quaint cottage exuded an old-world charm.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Often implies something positive and cozy, evoking warmth or sentimentality.
The bakery's old-world atmosphere made customers feel at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to customs and practices from a bygone era that may still be valued today.
The festival celebrates old-world traditions.
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is going to define our progress in the coming century. But there's good news. And the good news is that farmers and entrepreneurs and academics are radically rethinking national and global food systems. They are marrying principles of old-world agroecology and state-of-the-art technologies
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Experience Medieval Art...
old-world atmosphere the city has its own international airport and it's a short drive from nearby Brussels late spring and early fall are the best times
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Climate change is...
is going to define our progress in the coming century. But there's good news. And the good news is that farmers and entrepreneurs and academics are radically rethinking national and global food systems. They are marrying principles of old-world agroecology and state-of-the-art technologies
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Experience Medieval Art...
old-world atmosphere the city has its own international airport and it's a short drive from nearby Brussels late spring and early fall are the best times
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Quote examples
Jim Nantz
American Entertainer
On June 3, 2015, in keeping with a long tradition, I visited my home club in the Pepper Pike suburb of Cleveland, known simply as The Country Club. It's an old William Flynn design and perhaps the most underrated course in America. It's elegant, challenging and filled with old-world charm.
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Melina Kanakaredes
American Actress
My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.
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Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
Really, truly, try to figure out what your palate is all about. If you've determined that you don't like dirty old stinky wine - old-world flavors - you probably like new-world fruit bombs. Stick to Shirazes and California Cabernets or Zinfandels.
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Jamie Bell
English Actor
Indiana Jones is very much an old-world kind of hero. He doesn't really have any kind of superpower or rely on any kind of technology to help him out of things.
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Auberon Herbert
English Writer
Deny human rights, and however little you may wish to do so, you will find yourself abjectly kneeling at the feet of that old-world god, Force.
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Melissa Leong
I'd like to see a return to old-school values, classic service and the old-world glamour of what dining - going out - is supposed to be.
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Prabhas
Indian Actor
I like Dubai because of the sheer scale on which the city is built. It is completely futuristic but with a warm, old-world ethos.
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Kimora Lee Simmons
American Businesswoman
I'm much more into old-world, intimate conversations on the phone. I like to write letters.
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Old-world romance underlines my relationships, even with my son and the dog.
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Ernie Els
South African Golfer
I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux.
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Jim Nantz
American Entertainer
On June 3, 2015, in keeping with a long tradition, I visited my home club in the Pepper Pike suburb of Cleveland, known simply as The Country Club. It's an old William Flynn design and perhaps the most underrated course in America. It's elegant, challenging and filled with old-world charm.
Quote examples
Melina Kanakaredes
American Actress
My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.
Quote examples
Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
Really, truly, try to figure out what your palate is all about. If you've determined that you don't like dirty old stinky wine - old-world flavors - you probably like new-world fruit bombs. Stick to Shirazes and California Cabernets or Zinfandels.
Quote examples
Jamie Bell
English Actor
Indiana Jones is very much an old-world kind of hero. He doesn't really have any kind of superpower or rely on any kind of technology to help him out of things.
Quote examples
Auberon Herbert
English Writer
Deny human rights, and however little you may wish to do so, you will find yourself abjectly kneeling at the feet of that old-world god, Force.
Quote examples
Melissa Leong
I'd like to see a return to old-school values, classic service and the old-world glamour of what dining - going out - is supposed to be.
Quote examples
Prabhas
Indian Actor
I like Dubai because of the sheer scale on which the city is built. It is completely futuristic but with a warm, old-world ethos.
Quote examples
Kimora Lee Simmons
American Businesswoman
I'm much more into old-world, intimate conversations on the phone. I like to write letters.
Quote examples
Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Old-world romance underlines my relationships, even with my son and the dog.
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Ernie Els
South African Golfer
I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux.
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