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Antonyms for neoteric


Grammar : Adj
Spell : nee-uh-ter-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌni əˈtɛr ɪk



Definition of neoteric

Origin :
  • "recent, new," 1590s, from Late Latin neotericus, from Greek neoterikos "youthful, fresh, modern," from neoteros, comp. of neos "new" (see new). Related: Neoterism.
  • As in modern : adj new, up-to-date
  • As in new : adj recent, fresh
  • As in newfangled : adj quite recent
  • As in novel : adj new, original
  • As in recent : adj current
  • As in up-to-date : adj current
  • As in latter-day : adj modern
  • As in fresh : adj new, just produced
Example sentences :
  • Rush is a strong word: gush a weak one, much hackneyed by neoteric poetasters.
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 104, October 25, 1851 » by Various

Synonyms for neoteric

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