Synonyms for

Traditional

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

Definition

relating to or based on tradition; existing in or as part of a tradition.

Synonyms & similar words

nontraditional conventional customary time-honored classical old-fashioned heritage ancestral folk historic past ritual religious orthodox conservative established proven accepted popular usual standard

Synonyms by register

Formal

conventional customary orthodox established

Informal

old-fashioned time-honored classic tried-and-true

Literary

ancestral time-honored

Antonyms

modern new unconventional innovative progressive contemporary novel

Common collocations

  • traditional values
  • traditional medicine
  • traditional methods
  • traditional food
  • traditional dress
  • traditional music
  • traditional beliefs

Word family

noun tradition
adverb traditionally

Usage note

Often implies adherence to long-standing customs or beliefs. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being outdated, depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. My family has a traditional Thanksgiving dinner every year.
  2. The bride wore a traditional white wedding dress.
  3. In some cultures, it is traditional to bow when greeting someone.
  4. We decorated the Christmas tree in the traditional way.
  5. The traditional dance was passed down from generation to generation.

Quotes

  • Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. - Gustav Mahler
  • Tradition is the illusion of permanence. - Woody Allen
  • I don't think America can just drill itself out of its current energy situation. We don't need to destroy the environment to meet our energy needs. We need smart, comprehensive, common-sense approaches that balance economic growth and environmental protections, while developing traditional fuels and renewables. - John Kerry

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