casual, skillful, fashionable, vintage, old-fashioned: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Intermediate set 52. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. casual · adjective/ˈkæʒuəl/

   suitable for ordinary or routine occasions

   This t-shirt, which is casual but still looks professional and stylish, fits great and is perfect for work.

   Synonyms: everyday, informal, comfortable

   Origin: late Middle English (in casual (sense 2 of the adjective, ): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case)

2. skillful · adjective/ˈskɪlf(ə)l/

   good at doing something because of training or experience

   The company is known for its skillful designers and carefully made clothing.

   Synonyms: skilled, talented, capable

3. fashionable · adjective/ˈfæʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/

   in fashion

   Once sneakers were used only for sports but nowadays, as can be seen in the latest fashion shows, they are a must-have and getting increasingly fashionable .

   Synonyms: chic, stylish

4. vintage · adjective/ˈvɪn(t)ɪdʒ/

   old, but high quality and valuable

   Lily wore a vintage lace wedding dress from the 1950s, which she paid a small fortune for.

   Synonyms: classic, retro

   Origin: late Middle English: alteration (influenced by vintner) of earlier vendage, from Old French vendange, from Latin vindemia (from vinum ‘wine’ + demere ‘remove’)

5. old-fashioned · adjective/ˈoʊl(d)ˈfæʃ(ə)nd/

   not in fashion any more

   Hats are worn less now and are considered old-fashioned, but at the turn of the twentieth century, most adults wore hats whenever they left the house.

   Synonyms: outdated