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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Modernity

These adjectives describe attributes and characteristics that are associated with modern or ancient times.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
primitive

resembling or characteristic of an earlier stage of development

[Adjective]
old-fashioned

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

[Adjective]
outdated

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

[Adjective]
retro

resembling or imitating styles, fashions, or designs from the past, especially from the mid-20th century

[Adjective]
quaint

having an old-fashioned charm or appeal

[Adjective]
old school

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

[phrase]
traditional

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

[Adjective]
obsolete

outdated and gone out of use because a new thing has replaced it

[Adjective]
classic

timeless and widely appreciated for having a continuous quality, relevance, or significance

[Adjective]
classical

following a long-established and standard form, style or set of ideas

[Adjective]
vintage

belonging to the past and holding the most typical and best qualities of a specific thing

[Adjective]
medieval

resembling or characteristic of the Middle Ages, often implying that something is outdated or lacks in modern understanding

[Adjective]
archaic

dating back to the ancient past

[Adjective]
antiquated

no longer in use, suitable for current circumstances, or relevant to modern times

[Adjective]
modern

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

[Adjective]
advanced

recently developed or implementing the latest ideas, methods, etc.

[Adjective]
cutting-edge

having the latest and most advanced features

[Adjective]
futuristic

having a modern, advanced, or innovative quality that suggests a time ahead of the present

[Adjective]
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