Synonyms for

Auld

Verb / ɔ:ld / Another word for auld — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Auld means old or ancient.

Synonyms & similar words

old ancient vintage antique timeworn hoary mature senior elderly aged rusty faded worn weathered decayed deteriorated historic archaic outdated obsolete

Example sentences

  1. The auld house had been in the family for generations.
  2. My grandmother always tells me stories of auld times.
  3. The auld oak tree in the park is over 200 years old.
  4. The auld man walked slowly with his cane.
  5. The auld painting on the wall was worth a lot of money.

Quotes

  • Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? - Robert Burns
  • The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything. - Oscar Wilde
  • All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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