adj
dated
DAY-tihd
adj
1
No longer fashionable or up to date; feeling old-fashioned.
"His slang sounds pretty dated to anyone under twenty."
"The office decor felt dated, all beige carpet and fax machines."
2
Marked with a specific date, or fixed to happen on a particular day.
"She signed and dated the letter before sealing the envelope."
How to Use Dated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "has an actual date written on it" or "feels old and out of style now."
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "dated someone" (went out with them romantically) — same spelling, totally different meaning depending on context.
Common pairings
feel dated
a dated reference
clearly dated
Word Forms
more dated comparative, most dated superlative
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His slang sounds pretty _____ to anyone under twenty.