Synonyms of elderly

elderly

adjective

ˈel-dər-lē 

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• older
• aging
• aged
• old
• geriatric
• senior
• senescent
• ancient
• over-the-hill
• long-lived
• adult
• octogenarian
• of a certain age
• long in the tooth
• middle-aged
• septuagenarian
• nonagenarian
• unyoung
• retired
• sexagenarian
• senile
• venerable
• oldish
• superannuated
• centenarian
• doddering
• decrepit
• mature
• patriarchal
• pensioned
• grown-up
• spavined
• matriarchal
• tottery
• overage
• anile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• young
• youthful
• youngish
• ageless
• adolescent
• juvenile
• immature
• minor
• inexperienced
• underage
• green
• puerile
• infantile
• preteen
• childlike
• raw
• childish
• callow
• infantine
• babyish
• kiddish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elderly

Ariel, a successful but exhausted writer, struggles to stay young and attractive while his younger wife drags him into a demanding social life, his five children treat him like a butler, and his elderly parents constantly demand his attention. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

The home where McKee lives with her elderly mother after the fire was controlled Tuesday. — Selina Guevara, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

For instance, many disabled adults’ parents are elderly or deceased. — Barbara Merrill, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Some elderly residents were treated by first responders after becoming distressed during the earthquake. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026