Synonyms for

Olde

Verb / əʊld / Another word for olde — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A variant spelling of 'old' that is used to give an old-fashioned or antique feeling to something.

Synonyms & similar words

ancient vintage antique retro aged historic quaint outdated obsolete prehistoric time-honored outmoded olden cliched dated old-fashioned past superannuated antiquated old-time

Example sentences

  1. The olde house had creaky floors and old-fashioned wallpaper.
  2. The olde book had yellowed pages and a musty smell.
  3. The olde car was a classic model from the 1950s.
  4. The olde village was a popular tourist attraction.
  5. The olde bridge was made of stone and had stood for centuries.

Quotes

  • The olde order changeth, yielding place to new.
  • An olde error is always more popular than a new truth.
  • I find that the older I get, the more I see that there really aren't huge zeniths of happiness or a huge abyss of darkness as much as there used to be. I tend to walk a middle ground.

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