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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOld-Style
/oʊld staɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Referring to a traditional or historical style, often characterized by features that are no longer in common use.
"The old-style architecture of the building reflects the historical significance of the era." - 2
Describing a method or approach that is considered outdated or not in line with modern trends.
"His old-style teaching methods were effective but not very engaging for today's students."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'old-style' combines the adjective 'old', derived from Old English 'eald', meaning 'aged or ancient', and 'style', from Latin 'stilus', referring to a manner of doing something. The phrase has evolved to describe traditional or historical forms, particularly in art, typography, and design.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Old-Style" is said worldwide
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ancien style
Transliteration: ɑ̃sjɛ̃ stil
"L'architecture de l'ancien style est fascinante."
altmodisch
Transliteration: altˈmoːdɪʃ
"Die altmodische Einrichtung hat ihren eigenen Charme."
stile antico
Transliteration: ˈstile anˈtiko
"L'arte dello stile antico è molto apprezzata."
estilo antiguo
Transliteration: esˈtilo anˈtiɣuo
"El estilo antiguo de la casa es impresionante."
estilo antigo
Transliteration: isˈtʃilu ɐ̃ˈtʃiɡu
"O estilo antigo da mobília é encantador."
पुराना शैली
Transliteration: purāna śailī
"पुराना शैली की वास्तुकला अद्भुत है।"
旧式
Transliteration: jiùshì
"这种旧式的设计很有魅力。"
구식
Transliteration: gusik
"그 구식 디자인은 여전히 매력적입니다."
古いスタイル
Transliteration: furui sutairu
"古いスタイルの建物は魅力的です。"
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