Meaning
2 sensesOf, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.
ре́тро-rétro-, устаре́вшийustarévšij, старомо́дныйstaromódnyj
affecting things past
Affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto.
Examples
6 sentencesWhere can I find old retro fonts?
The retro feel of this cafe is a hit with young people.
Tom likes retro gaming.
He has a little retro side to him, what with his wearing overalls on his delivery tricycle.
That's so retro.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were:
Origin
Borrowed from French rétro, ultimately from Latin retro.Borrowed from French rétro, ultimately from Latin retro.
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Forms
more retro, most retro| Comparative | more retro Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most retro Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- affecting things past:ex post factoretroactive
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form