Oftentimes

[ElsieGrote]

Why not just often?

I have never seen oftentimes used in contemporary work, only often. And I am beyond midsummer. So there is your answer. Both. But not so much these days.

I keep seeing oftentimes, often. I had never even heard of it until recently but now it seems to be everywhere. Cannot understand why anyone would use such a long word when one short one will do just a well.

It's pretty.

Really - what like "oldentimes"?

Instead of old

I might use oftentimes for stylistic purposes (e.g. writing some kinds of fiction) but not in general.

It's common in Canada and the US. I noticed it a lot when i lived there. I think it is just migrating over here thanks to social media etc.

It’s common in the US. I think it’s quite poetic. Sometimes, oftentimes, why not?

I’ve heard this a lot lately. But only when the person talking is American. I was watching some lectures on my great course plus app the lecturer kept saying it!

But I also do quite like it..

I've seen ofttimes used.

Many, many words have synonyms. Language is much better and more interesting as a result.

In fact, I think I might start using oftentimes more.. you know.. often.

It's a North American word.

I've never heard it until this thread.

It's just wrong, really.
I sometimes go to the park.
I often go to the park.
I never go to the park

No need for oftentimes

I like it. It's one of those words I enjoy because they're just fabulous words and are pleasurable to say.

Oftentimes
Wherewithall
Vainglorious
Betwixt

I like it too.
It's quaint.

The difference between oldentimes and oftentimes is that oldentimes is in the style of the said oldentimes, but oftentimes is not said oftentimes at once, if that makes sense. So the first is justified but the second is just trying to be in vogue.