Word for a nostalgic anachronism?
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"Vintage" is close to what I'm looking for. Maybe "anachronism" is too strong, but I'm looking for a word that describes something that becomes desirable since it is no longer in use, like receiving a letter in the mail.
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asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
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"Vintage" is close to what I'm looking for. Maybe "anachronism" is too strong, but I'm looking for a word that describes something that becomes desirable since it is no longer in use, like receiving a letter in the mail.
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Nathan FD
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Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48
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"Vintage" is close to what I'm looking for. Maybe "anachronism" is too strong, but I'm looking for a word that describes something that becomes desirable since it is no longer in use, like receiving a letter in the mail.
synonyms
asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
1233
"Vintage" is close to what I'm looking for. Maybe "anachronism" is too strong, but I'm looking for a word that describes something that becomes desirable since it is no longer in use, like receiving a letter in the mail.
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asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
1233
asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
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asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
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asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
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asked May 15 '15 at 1:43
Nathan FD
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Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48
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Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48
Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48
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I think "evocative" might fit what you're looking for.
adjective: evocative bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
So perhaps an evocative letter?
answered May 15 '15 at 3:59
jdphenix
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Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
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What about "period piece"? From google:
period piece (noun): an object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period.
answered May 15 '15 at 3:18
AGB
191118
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I think "evocative" might fit what you're looking for.
adjective: evocative bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
So perhaps an evocative letter?
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jdphenix
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Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
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I think "evocative" might fit what you're looking for.
adjective: evocative bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
So perhaps an evocative letter?
answered May 15 '15 at 3:59
jdphenix
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Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
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I think "evocative" might fit what you're looking for.
adjective: evocative bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
So perhaps an evocative letter?
answered May 15 '15 at 3:59
jdphenix
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I think "evocative" might fit what you're looking for.
adjective: evocative bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
So perhaps an evocative letter?
answered May 15 '15 at 3:59
jdphenix
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answered May 15 '15 at 3:59
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Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
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Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
Best answer yet. +1.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
It's customary to link to an online dictionary definition.
– Tushar Raj
May 15 '15 at 6:16
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
I will update once I have a computer with internet access (phone right now), my apologies I was unaware, first answer here.
– jdphenix
May 15 '15 at 6:18
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What about "period piece"? From google:
period piece (noun): an object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period.
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191118
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What about "period piece"? From google:
period piece (noun): an object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period.
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What about "period piece"? From google:
period piece (noun): an object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period.
answered May 15 '15 at 3:18
AGB
191118
What about "period piece"? From google:
period piece (noun): an object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period.
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AGB
191118
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Quaint maybe? if it's formal/prudish maybe victorian.
– Dare
May 15 '15 at 1:44
An antiquity is the closest I can get. It covers the "no longer in use" part but not so much the desire.
– Adam
May 15 '15 at 1:49
Sounds like something that is retro. Old and anachronistic, but somehow back in style.
– Steven Littman
May 15 '15 at 1:59
I went on to my wagon, puzzled more than somewhat, to borrow a quaintism.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:44
Now there's a man whose name fits him like a well-oiled boot. I don't think "oiled boots" are much in use these days, but I bet they're desirably comfortable.
– FumbleFingers
May 15 '15 at 2:48