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dated

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdeɪtɪd// UK //dˈeɪtɪd// dat·ed Archaic

v. looking or feeling old-fashioned and no longer modern. You use this to describe things like clothes, technology, or ideas that belong to the past.

v. appearing old-fashioned or belonging to a previous era. Often carries a negative connotation of being no longer relevant or stylish.


SIMPLE

That computer looks very dated now.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel's floral wallpaper and heavy curtains felt quite dated compared to the modern lobby.

COMPLEX

While the film's special effects remain impressive, its social commentary feels increasingly dated in the context of contemporary cultural shifts.

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Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb like 'look', 'feel', or 'become'.

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