olde worlde
The term "olde worlde" evokes a sense of nostalgia, often describing something as attractively old-fashioned but sometimes artificially so.
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Definition
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(informal, nostalgic)Describing something that has an old-fashioned charm or style reminiscent of a past era.
Example
- The village had an olde worlde charm with its cobblestone streets and vintage shops.
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(informal, derogatory)Pretending to be old-fashioned in a way that seems fake or overly sentimental.
Example
- The restaurant's decor was criticized for being too olde worlde and inauthentic.
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