Antiquated and Retro

Antiquated

Antiquated adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.
Usage example: saw an antiquated hand-cranked rope-making machine at the textiles museum

Retro and antiquated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retro" instead an adjective "Antiquated".

Nearby Words: antique, antiquity

Retro

Retro adjective - Pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time.
Usage example: retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s

Antiquated and retro are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antiquated" instead an adjective "Retro".

Both words in one sentence

  • Retro Universe An Alternate Universe where retro, vintage or antiquated technology, styles and aesthetics are still used, but which otherwise is or at least resembles The Present Day.
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