anility

noun

anil·​i·​ty ə-ˈni-lə-tē  a- 

ā-

plural -es

1

: the state of being an old woman

2

: an objectionable quality (as flightiness) felt to be typical of a doddering old woman

the utter anility of their political views

Word History

Etymology

Latin anilitas, from anilis + -tat-, -tas -ty

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for anility

• banditti
• cochiti
• entreaty
• graffiti
• wapiti
• beati
• beaty
• meaty
• peaty
• smriti
• sweetie
• treaty