newfangled[adjective]Synonyms: new, contemporary, fashionable, gimmicky, modern, novel, recent, state-of-the-art
Antonyms: oldfangled
English Thesaurus: modern, the latest, up-to-date, newfangled, high-tech, hi-tech, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
new‧fan‧gled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡ
əld◂ $ ˌnuː-/
adjective [only before noun][
Date: 1400-1500;
Origin: newfangle 'newfangled' (14-16 centuries), from new + Old English fangen 'seized']
recently designed or produced – usually used to show disapproval or distrust:
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modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods:
The house looks very modern. the city’s modern public transportation systemthe latest [only before noun] the newest that is available:
The camera uses the latest digital technology. the very latest mobile phones the latest newsup-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc:
The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before:
He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers:
Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems. It’s all very hi-tech.state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available:
state-of-the-art technology a state-of-the-art home entertainment system The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.new-fangled device/contraption/gadget
high-tech industry/company/equipment
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