old-line

Speech parts

1. old-line - Adjective

2. old-line - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

long-established

adhering to conservative or reactionary principles

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

old line

Synonyms

orthodox old-fashioned tory dowdy right established traditional accepted square conventional medieval conservative careful cautious outdated
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Antonyms

advanced improper ignorant crazy foolish careless
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Examples

an oldline senator Source: Internet

All of these innovations pioneered by the AFL, including its more exciting style of play and colorful uniforms, have essentially made today's professional football more like the AFL than like the old-line NFL. Source: Internet

Thurman's appeal came from his popularity among old-line Democrats, distrustful of Grover Cleveland's liberalism, and his known hostility to railroad monopolists. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

old-growth old-growth forest old-hat old-maid's bonnet old-maidenism