Time-honored: meaning, definitions and examples
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time-honored
[ ˈtaɪm-ˈɒnərd ]
traditional practices
Respected and valued because it has existed for a long time and is considered to be of great importance or value.
Synonyms
cherished, respected, traditional
Examples of usage
- It's a time-honored tradition to gather with family for Thanksgiving dinner.
- The time-honored custom of exchanging gifts during the holiday season.
customs or beliefs
Held in high esteem or respect due to its long-standing history or tradition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The time-honored belief that hard work leads to success.
- She followed the time-honored practice of seeking advice from elders.
Translations
Translations of the word "time-honored" in other languages:
🇵🇹 respeitado pelo tempo
🇮🇳 समय-सम्मानित
🇩🇪 altbewährt
🇮🇩 dihormati oleh waktu
🇺🇦 перевірений часом
🇵🇱 uznany przez czas
🇯🇵 伝統的な
🇫🇷 vénérable
🇪🇸 respetado por el tiempo
🇹🇷 zamanla saygı duyulan
🇰🇷 시간에 의해 존경받는
🇸🇦 محترم من قبل الزمن
🇨🇿 osvědčený časem
🇸🇰 časom overený
🇨🇳 受时间尊敬的
🇸🇮 spoštovan skozi čas
🇮🇸 virtur af tíma
🇰🇿 уақытпен тексерілген
🇬🇪 დროის პატივცემული
🇦🇿 vaxtla hörmət edilən
🇲🇽 respetado por el tiempo
Etymology
The term 'time-honored' originated in the early 19th century, combining the words 'time' and 'honored' to convey the idea of something being respected or valued due to its long-standing tradition. This adjective is often used to describe customs, beliefs, or practices that have been passed down through generations and are considered important or valuable.