Definitions

traditional

[truh-dish-uh-nl] / trəˈdɪʃ ə nl /

ADJECTIVE

usual, established

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classic classical common conventional historic long-established old popular regular time-honored universal

WEAK

acceptable accustomed acknowledged ancestral customary doctrinal fixed folk habitual immemorial oral prescribed rooted sanctioned taken for granted transmitted unwritten widely used widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different extraordinary infrequent irregular modern new rare uncommon unusual

WEAK

fresh unestablished unfixed untraditional

Example Sentences

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The Erawan Shrine remains a popular draw for Chinese and other tourists to the Thai capital, and dozens of visitors made traditional offerings of marigold garlands and incense as usual on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While I’ve taken traditional glassblowing classes before, this experience felt entirely different.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Students who don’t get into major public flagships the traditional way are still participating in the social life of these campuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Unlike traditional metal robots, future systems built with these materials could be lighter, safer, and more adaptable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“Over here is where Belgium is on a traditional map, and Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and of course, what is now the island of Spain.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

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