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View usage for: Definition of or characteristic of former times his perfect manners and old-world charm Synonyms traditional old-fashioned picturesque archaic ceremonious Additional synonymsDefinition excessively polite or formal Synonyms formal, civil, exact, ritual, precise, stiff, dignified, stately, solemn, courteous, courtly, deferential, starchy (informal), punctiliousDefinition gallant or courteous He was a handsome, upright and chivalrous man. Synonyms courteous, knightly, gentlemanly, honourable, gallant, courtly, high-minded, magnanimousDefinition polite and considerate in manner He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. Synonyms polite, civil, respectful, mannerly, polished, refined, gracious, gallant, affable, urbane, courtly, well-bred, well-mannered- old-style
- old-time
- old-womanish
- old-world
- oleaginous
- Olympian
- omen
Additional synonymsDefinition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegantDefinition (of a man) making a show of polite attentiveness to women He was a thoughtful, gallant and generous man. Synonyms courteous, mannerly, gentlemanly, polite, gracious, attentive, courtly, chivalrousHe was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways. Synonyms chivalrous, mannerly, obliging, refined, polite, civil, cultivated, courteous, gallant, genteel, suave, gentlemanlike, well-manneredDefinition attractively unusual, esp. in an old-fashioned style a quaint relic of a previous age Synonyms old-fashioned, charming, picturesque, antique, gothic, old-world, antiquated also Old World also old-world adjective [ADJ n]Old world is used to describe places and things that are or seem to be from an earlier period of history, and that look interesting or attractive. The newcomers to the Village were attracted by its winding streets and Old Worldcharm. Old World in British Englishnounthat part of the world that was known before the discovery of the Americas, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa; the eastern hemisphere old-world in British Englishadjectiveof or characteristic of former times, esp, in Europe, quaint or traditional Derived forms old-worldly (ˌold-ˈworldly) adverb Old World in American English 1 designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa Old World in American English 2 the Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa often used specifically with reference to European culture, customs, etc. old-world in American English (ˈoʊldˈwɜrld) adjective1. 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 Examples of 'Old World' in a sentenceOld World Synonyms of 'Old World'traditional, old-fashioned, picturesque, quaint More Synonyms of Old World |