Synonyms of retro

retro

adjective

ˈre-(ˌ)trō 

as in vintage

pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time

retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vintage
• antique
• traditional
• historic
• antiquated
• historical
• old-time
• old-school
• old-world
• old-fashioned
• quaint
• retrograde
• old-timey
• former
• past
• ancient
• aged
• obsolete
• late
• outdated
• oldfangled
• olden
• outmoded
• out-of-date
• dated
• superannuated
• bygone
• forgotten
• stodgy
• old hat
• antediluvian
• outworn
• moldy
• hoary
• fusty
• venerable
• timeless
• atavistic
• passé
• fossilized
• age-old
• erstwhile
• anachronistic
• rinky-dink
• musty
• ageless
• anachronic
• remote
• anachronous
• moth-eaten
• dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• modern
• contemporary
• current
• new
• modernist
• modernistic
• hot
• newfangled
• mod
• fresh
• present-day
• ultramodern
• new age
• up-to-date
• chic
• stylish
• fashionable
• state-of-the-art
• red-hot
• designer
• space-age
• smart
• modernized
• updated
• new-fashioned
• latest
• last
• futuristic
• renewed
• high-tech
• nontraditional
• recent
• refurbished
• latter-day
• remodeled
• hi-tech

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retro

With a sleek, travel-friendly design and retro apothecary charm, these cologne oils are built for touch-ups anytime, anywhere. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025

The atmosphere itself is part of the experience, with retro vibes meeting modern design and cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication. —Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025

Queen Letizia of Spain made the case for a retro trend while in Barcelona for a royal engagement on Thursday. —Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025

Midcentury motels pay homage to their retro roots and recall hey-days of simple but sweet beach vacations. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025