time-honored

time-hon·ored

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahym on-erd]
- /taɪm ˈɒn ərd/
- /taɪm ˈɒn.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahym on-erd]
- /taɪm ˈɒn ərd/

Definitions of time-honored word

adjective time-honored revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance: a time-honored custom. 1
adjective time-honored A time-honored tradition or way of doing something is one that has been used and respected for a very long time. 0
adjective time-honored honored or observed because in existence or usage for a long time 0

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Origin of time-honored

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Time-honored

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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time-honored popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for time-honored

adj time-honored

accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
doctrinal — of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine: a doctrinal dispute.
old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.

adjective time-honored

classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
customary — Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.

All 12 Synonyms of time-honored