Outdated and Timeless

Outdated

Outdated adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.

Timeless is an antonym for outdated.

Timeless

Timeless adjective - Having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish.
Usage example: views the church's message and mission as timeless and not subject to the whim of the people

Outdated is an antonym for timeless.

Both words in one sentence

  • Outdated Outfit While Captain Haddock's jacket, turtleneck and naval cap are pretty much timeless and Tintin's plus fours were something people actually wore at the time of his first appearances (less so after World War 2, though), Professor Calculus' stiff high collar was outdated from the start.
  • It's part of the reason why they work so well though, as they can still feel pretty timeless even with outdated clothing and technology.
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