old-fashioned
UK: /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃənd/ | US: /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/
adj. 1. Belonging to or characteristic of past styles or trends; no longer modern.
adj. 2. Holding traditional or conservative views.
The word "old-fashioned" combines "old" (from Old English eald, meaning "aged" or "long-standing") with "fashion" (from Latin factio via Old French façon, meaning "style" or "manner"). The suffix "-ed" turns the noun phrase into an adjective. Originally used literally to describe outdated styles (e.g., clothing), it later acquired a figurative sense for conservative attitudes. The term reflects a cultural tendency to associate age with tradition and resistance to change.
She wore an old-fashioned dress with lace trim.
His old-fashioned values made him skeptical of modern technology.
The café had an old-fashioned charm with its vintage decor.
Some consider handwritten letters to be old-fashioned in the digital age.
Despite its old-fashioned appearance, the device was surprisingly efficient.