aged

aged

adjective \ˈā-jəd, ˈājd; ˈājd for 1b\

Definition of AGED

1

: grown old: as

a : of an advanced age <an aged man>

b : having attained a specified age <a man aged 40 years>

2

: typical of old age

— ag·ed·ness \ˈā-jəd-nəs\ noun

Examples of AGED

1. a group of men aged between 20 and 30
2. <all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind>

First Known Use of AGED

15th century

Related to AGED

Synonyms

elderly, aging (or ageing), ancient, geriatric, long-lived, old, older, over-the-hill, senescent, senior, unyoung

Antonyms

young, youthful

Related Words

centenarian, nonagenarian, octogenarian, septuagenarian, sexagenarian; oldish; adult, grown-up, mature, middle-aged; pensioned, retired, superannuated; matriarchal, patriarchal, venerable; anile, decrepit, doddering, senile, spavined, tottery; overage (also overaged)

Near Antonyms

ageless; youngish; adolescent, immature, juvenile, preteen, puerile; minor, underage; callow, green, inexperienced, raw; babyish, childish, childlike, infantile, infantine, kiddish

Rhymes with AGED

gauged