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antediluvian

adjective

/ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

outdated, archaic, obsolete, primitive, ancient

modern, contemporary, current

antediluvian beliefs, antediluvian customs, antediluvian ideas

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion...

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors.

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic