Meaning & use
Dated
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Old-fashioned or no longer current in style, fashion, or usage.
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His slang sounded dated to the teenagers in the room.
The office decor felt dated, with its beige carpets and boxy computer monitors.
A note on using this word
Also functions as the past tense of "to date," meaning to mark with a date or to go on a romantic outing.
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2. adjective
Marked or identified with a particular date.
The letter was dated March 3, 1921.
3. verb
Went on a romantic outing with, or had a romantic relationship with, someone.
They dated for two years before getting engaged.
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