Passe (Adjective)
Meaning
Out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her fashion sense was somewhat passe, still stuck in the 90s with high-waisted jeans and oversized flannels.
- The restaurant's decor, complete with velvet Elvis paintings, was decidedly passe and in need of an update.
- He wore a bright orange jumpsuit, a fashion choice that was clearly passe even in the disco era.
- The politician's sexist remarks were widely criticized as passe and out of touch with modern society.
- The vintage clothing store was full of passe treasures, including bell-bottom jeans and polyester suits with wide lapels.