Olden

/ˈoʊldən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Belonging to or characteristic of a past time; ancient or archaic.

The olden traditions of the village are still celebrated every year.

Referring to an era long ago; often imbued with nostalgia.

In the olden days, people communicated through letters rather than emails.

Having the quality of age; often associated with antiquity.

The olden artifacts discovered at the site provide insights into ancient civilizations.

Middle English 'olden' derives from 'old' + '-en' (an adjectival suffix).

olden times

A reference to a time long past, often romanticized.

olden days

A nostalgic term for a bygone era.

old

Having existed for a long time; not new.

antique

An object that is old and often valuable due to its age.

Throwback

That movie is such a throwback to the olden days.

Retro

Her style is very retro, reminiscent of olden fashion.