old world
/ˈoʊld ˈwɜrld/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a former time, especially in Europe before the modern era; often suggesting charm, tradition, or old-fashioned elegance.
- She preferred old-world manners, like men holding doors open for women.
- The village square looked like an old-world painting, with cobblestones and a fountain.
- The hotel had an old-world charm with its antique furniture and gas lamps.
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