dated

Went out with

Dated describes something that shows its age, seeming old-fashioned or out of style: The special effects look dated now.

A dated document bears a specific date.

A dated reference places something in time.

In British usage, dated can also mean having a romantic appointment arranged: Are you dated for Saturday?

romantic

courted

Sought romantic favor

involved · relationship · romantic · boyfriend · girlfriend · suitor · companion · beau · steady · exclusive

outdated

old-fashioned

Belonging to earlier times

unfashionable · antiquated · obsolete · anachronistic · superannuated · moth-eaten · fusty · musty · stale · behind-the-times

vintage

retro

Evoking recent past

throwback · old-world · nostalgic · heritage · collectible · mid-century · heirloom · timeless · yesteryear · bygone

timestamp

marked

Bearing an indicator

logged · inscribed · postmarked · watermarked · signed · notarized · documented · certified · authenticated · chronological

historical

era

Distinct historical period

timeline · chronicle · archive · annals · artifact · relic · ancient · medieval · century · dynasty

Categories
Opposites
temporal currency/modernity

datedmodern

Of recent times

contemporary · current · up-to-date · fashionable · trendy

temporal marking

datedundated

Lacking temporal marker

unmarked · undocumented · timeless

timelessness

datedtimeless

Unaffected by eras

ageless · enduring · classic · eternal · perennial

Phrases
Family

date, update, dating, dates, outdated, updated, updating, predate, postdate

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G