Synonyms for

Eighties

Verb / ˈeɪti:z / Another word for eighties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The decade of years between 1980 and 1989.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Informal

the eighties the 80s

Antonyms

early preceding prior former past

Common collocations

  • the late eighties
  • the early eighties
  • the mid-eighties
  • the eighties music
  • the eighties fashion
  • the eighties revival
  • the eighties boom

Word family

noun eighty

Usage note

Refers to the decade from 1980 to 1989. Often used informally to refer to the culture and trends of that period.

Example sentences

  1. My parents met in the eighties.
  2. The fashion of the eighties was very different from today.
  3. I love listening to music from the eighties.
  4. Many famous movies were made in the eighties.
  5. My grandparents were already adults in the eighties.

Quotes

  • The eighties were the decade of Wall Street greed and big hair. It was also the decade of punk rock and new wave, and the era of MTV.
  • The eighties were the decade of excess - everything was bigger, brighter, and louder.
  • The eighties were a time of great change - politically, socially, and culturally.

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