time-tested

Definitions

Proven to be effective, reliable, or successful over a long period of use.

Having withstood the test of time; established and dependable.

Examples

The chef relies on time-tested recipes passed down through generations to create his signature dishes.

Investing in high-quality index funds is a time-tested strategy for building long-term wealth.

Synonyms

proven venerable established tried and true reliable long-standing vetted

Antonyms

untested experimental new unproven novel unverified innovative