retro
retro¹
Definition
retro (re′trō)
noun pl. -·ros
retro²
Definition
retro (re′trō)
adjective
designating, of, or suggesting a style of an earlier time that has been revived: said of clothing, hairstyles, etc.
retro
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- fit: It is designed to fit most two hole patterns on existing shells or can be retro fitted to new drums.
- style: The retro styled venue has two main rooms which can accommodate a wide variety of events.
- go: No one ever produced a classic by going retro.
- sound: At times the airy keyboards and artificial strings sound a bit retro ( probably because Moby has done them to death ).
- look: Be careful with the cool tones on the eyes, tho - you don't want to look too retro.
- have: They have a retro feel to them, yes?
Adjective modifier
- vintage: Antique, vintage, retro, kitsch & collectible necklaces.
- antique: Antique, vintage, retro, kitsch & collectible necklaces.
- cool: A cool retro chic bowl, perfect for your vintage chic or retro chic interior, also ideal for serving nibbles!
- little: The odd decent radiohead interview notwithstanding, it's a little retro for my tastes.
- more: It doesn't get much more retro than this.
- great: This scarf ring is a great retro accessory, perfect for adding a little vintage style to any outfit.
Modifies a noun
- dud: Groovy Gear features hip and happenin' wear such as bohemian retro duds, Boho Poncho and faux suede coat ensemble, Suddenly Suede.
- vintage: A very cool retro vintage vase, dating to circa 1959.
- necklace: A fab retro vintage necklace dating to circa 1984.
- handbag: A great retro vintage leather handbag, dating to circa 1969.
- remake: Retro Remakes is the largest game remakes community on the internet.
- styling: Retro styling makes using the camera quite easy to use, no trying to look for features hidden in a plethora of buttons.
Noun used with modifier
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