OLD-TIMEY Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

old-timey

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈtī-mē

Definition of old-timey

as in vintage

pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats

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Recent Examples of old-timey Damn, Rodrigo looks insanely beautiful in an old-timey nurse’s outfit. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 June 2026 A little old-timey drama for you. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 Say, for instance, a fluffy Sasquatch, or a crooner of a moon in pajamas singing an old-timey lullaby to all the little ones seated cross-legged on the floor. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Feed me memes and tinfoil and old-timey film strips. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for old-timey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey

Adjective

An Oregon teenager paid $3 for a vintage uniform worn by one of basketball’s all-time greats.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Coral necklaces are enjoying a new wave of popularity thanks to the resurgence of vintage aesthetics and, above all, the magnificent jewelry of the 1980s, now highly sought-after at flea markets and specialty shops.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Definition of vintage

Adjective

Coupled with the pair’s extensive collection of antique furniture, the result is a shockingly precocious home, one that is mature beyond its years.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
In recent years, Sestri Levante has gained recognition for its efforts to preserve the leudo, an antique Ligurian vessel, dating from the Middle Ages, that was once used to transport food and wine.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of antique

Adjective

Meanwhile, traditional efforts to take undocumented immigrants into custody from their homes have become less effective.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

But Merrywood’s charms, both elegant and antiquated, might face the wrecking ball later this year.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
During his Superman press tour last year, Nicholas Hoult paraded around New York City wearing oversized totes, including the Prada Buckle antiquated leather bag.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of antiquated

Adjective

There are historical examples of teams that seemed dead in the water only to catch fire and make the playoffs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
The interest is less in reproducing historical jewelry — no one is asking clients to dress like Julius Caesar — than in giving contemporary pieces the patina, uniqueness and narrative of objects that appear to have lived another life.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

Though the team failed to advance to the knockout round, its historic run inspired an outpouring of national pride, while uniting Haitians at home and abroad.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The port lies near the historic village of Tis, where archaeological remains date back to at least 2500 BCE.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026