antiquadamente

[ɐ̃.ti.kwa.ˈda.mẽ.tɨ]
adverb
in an outdated manner; antiquatedly
1. In a manner that is old-fashioned, outdated, or belonging to an earlier time period
She dressed antiquatedly, preferring Victorian-style clothing.
Ela se vestia antiquadamente, preferindo roupas ao estilo vitoriano.
2. In a way that reflects obsolete methods, ideas, or technologies
The company operated antiquatedly without modern computer systems.
A empresa operava antiquadamente sem sistemas de computador modernos.
This adverb is used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese to describe anything outdated or old-fashioned. It carries a somewhat formal tone and is commonly used in writing and educated speech to critique modern practices or object choices that seem stuck in the past.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
desatualizadoarcaicamenteobsoletamenteanachronicamente
Antonyms / Antônimos
modernamentecontemporaneamenteatualizadamenteatualmente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
antiquadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
antiquadamente
Identical usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
antiquadamente
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
de forma antiquada
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred

Related Words

antigoantiquadoarcaicoobsoletomodernidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

à moda antiga
coisa de museu
fora de moda
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