elderly

¹el·der·ly

adjective \ˈel-dər-lē\

Definition of ELDERLY

1

a : rather old; especially : being past middle age

b : old-fashioned

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons

— el·der·li·ness noun

Examples of ELDERLY

1. The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
2. <elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest>

First Known Use of ELDERLY

1611

Related to ELDERLY

Synonyms

aged, aging (or ageing), ancient, geriatric, long-lived, old, older, over-the-hill, senescent, senior, unyoung, long in the tooth, of a certain age

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

²elderly

noun

plural elderly or elderlies

Definition of ELDERLY

: an elderly person

First Known Use of ELDERLY

1865