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nouveau Antonyms

Opposite of nouveau

Because the opposite of nouveau shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Newly arrived, recently developed, or modern and up-to-date, sometimes implying a lack of established tradition or refinement.

Usage Example

"The downtown district is filled with trendy bistros serving traditional cuisine to young professionals."

Strongest
traditional
Strong
established
old-fashioned
classic
vintage

• adjective (Context 2)

Denoting a light, fruity red wine intended to be drunk shortly after the harvest in which it was produced rather than aged.

Usage Example

"Every November, local wine merchants celebrate the arrival of the season's Beaujolais aged."

Strongest
aged
matured
Strong
vintage

Similar words to nouveau

Words similar to nouveau shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

new
modern
young
novel
unaged
up-to-date
contemporary
fresh
See all synonyms of nouveau

• Nearby Words

nourishing
nourishingly
nourishment
nouveau
novel
novelistic
novelty

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nouveau. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nouveau
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