time-honoured
Respected through ages
Time-honoured describes customs, traditions, or practices that have earned respect through long use: the time-honoured tradition of afternoon tea, time-honoured methods of craftsmanship.
The word suggests legitimacy conferred by age—something tested and proven worthy over generations.
Spelled time-honored in American English.
Inherited cultural legacy
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- customaryDone by convention
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
conventional · classic · established · historic · ancestral · vintage · antique · provenance
Persisting over extended time
- perennialRecurring each year
- lastingContinuing through time
- stableSecure and unchanging
- unchangingNot varying at all
constant · persistent · abiding · eternal · immutable · perpetual · steadfast · ageless
Deserving honor for dignity
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- prestigiousHaving high standing
admired · acclaimed · celebrated · renowned · illustrious · noble · exalted · eminent
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
folklore · conventional · classic · established · historic · ancestral · vintage · antique · provenance · legendary
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
unchanging · constant · persistent · abiding · eternal · immutable · perpetual · steadfast · ageless · durable
venerable
Deserving honor for dignity
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- distinguishedNotable and respected
prestigious · admired · acclaimed · celebrated · renowned · illustrious · noble · exalted · eminent · august
time-honouredmodern
Of recent times
new · novel · recent · newfangled · contemporary
time-honoureddisreputable
Having poor standing
dishonourable · dishonorable · discredited · disgraced · ignominious
time-honouredunconventional
Departing from standard practice
unorthodox · experimental · revolutionary · radical · groundbreaking
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