Olden: meaning, definitions and examples
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olden
[ ˈəʊldən ]
literature
Belonging to or originating from the distant past; ancient.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The olden days of chivalry and knights.
- In the olden times, people used to travel by horse and carriage.
- The olden traditions of the indigenous tribes are still practiced today.
informal
Belonging to or characteristic of a past era, especially in a nostalgic or romanticized way.
Synonyms
nostalgic, retro, romanticized
Examples of usage
- She wore an olden style dress to the retro party.
- The olden charm of the historic house attracted many visitors.
- He longed for the olden days of his youth.
Translations
Translations of the word "olden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antigo
🇮🇳 पुराना
🇩🇪 alt
🇮🇩 tua
🇺🇦 старий
🇵🇱 stary
🇯🇵 古い (furui)
🇫🇷 ancien
🇪🇸 antiguo
🇹🇷 eski
🇰🇷 오래된 (oraedoen)
🇸🇦 قديم
🇨🇿 starý
🇸🇰 starý
🇨🇳 古老的 (gǔlǎo de)
🇸🇮 star
🇮🇸 gamall
🇰🇿 ескі
🇬🇪 ძველი
🇦🇿 köhnə
🇲🇽 antiguo
Word origin
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,792, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17789 absenteeism
- 17790 mourned
- 17791 obituary
- 17792 olden
- 17793 rehabilitated
- 17794 censured
- 17795 briefed
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