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Old World¹ Definition

Old World

adjective

designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa

Old World² Definition

Old World

noun

the Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa: often used specifically with reference to European culture, customs, etc.

old-world Definition

old·-world (ōldwʉrld)

adjective

  1. of or from the Old World, esp. Europe
  2. having or displaying certain usually good qualities or characteristics associated with European customs, manners, or standards old-world hospitality

old-world Synonyms

old-world

modif.

Old World Synonyms

Old World

n.

Europe; Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa; Eurasia, the cradle of civilization, the Hither-East, the Fertile Crescent; see also East 2, Europe.

old-world Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • charm: For all their old-world charm, thatched cottages tend to be a little dark inside.
  • house: For this quaint little row of old-world houses constituted the kennels of King Charles II.
  • atmosphere: But, of course, over recent years much of the old-world family atmosphere of the banks has changed.
  • style: Or do you plan of encouraging someone to redo his or her house with the elegant old-world, antique home style?
  • elegance: It opened to rave reviews and is seen as a marriage of old-world elegance and modern design.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: But despite being in a sense the first of the modern female detectives, Yvonne retains a slightly old-world, gracious flavor.

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