CEFR B2

oldness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being old, especially of great age.

Examples

The oldness of the manuscript made it incredibly valuable to historians.
She admired the charming oldness of the antique furniture.

Synonyms: age, antiquity, venerability, archaism

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oldness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊldnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of being old, especially of great age.

Examples

The oldness of the manuscript made it incredibly valuable to historians.
She admired the charming oldness of the antique furniture.
Despite its oldness, the building was remarkably well-preserved.

Synonyms of oldness

Words with a similar meaning to oldness:

age
antiquity
venerability
archaism

Antonyms of oldness

Words with the opposite meaning to oldness:

newness
modernity
youth

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