Synonyms of aging

aging 1 of 2

adjective

variants or ageing

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

more and more middle-aged adults must care for aging parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

aging

2 of 2

verb

variants or ageing

present participle of age

as in growing

to become mature

as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• progressing
• maturing
• developing
• ripening
• growing up
• flowering
• softening
• evolving
• blossoming
• blooming
• graying
• mellowing
• flourishing
• burgeoning
• unfolding
• opening
• getting along
• advancing
• getting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorating
• declining
• decaying
• worsening
• degenerating
• drying
• sinking
• fading
• sagging
• drooping
• waning
• weakening
• withering
• wasting (away)
• flagging
• returning
• reverting
• shriveling
• wilting
• regressing
• lapsing
• retrogressing
• backsliding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aging

Adjective

There are also markdowns on splurge-worthy gems like this best-selling slushie machine and ice cream maker, as well as this Wavytalk red light mask that checks all of the boxes for Charlize Theron’s anti-aging skincare routine. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

The four-in-one anti-aging serum hydrates, brightens, tightens, and plumps skin. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 July 2026

As for treatments, the menu is extensive, from a sound massage with Tibetan singing bowls to a detox session with a South American quebracho bark extract, and anti-ageing rituals to a pregnancy pamper. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Red wavelengths are typically marketed for anti-aging benefits, while blue is positioned as an acne fighter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Josh Starbuck, a concierge doctor in Hawaii who focuses on functional medicine and peptide therapy for anti-aging and longevity. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Verb

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are aging out of the cover rotation and EA needs the next face locked down. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

It’s meant to inspire others interested in replacing their own aging seawalls with infrastructure that supports marine restoration. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The $20 million capital improvement construction project included full demolition and reconstruction of the base’s aging tarmac and new underground fire-retardant reloading bays. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

As vehicles age, OE on-board hardware becomes obsolete as cellular providers replace older technology and automakers stop investing in aging back-end stacks and features. — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Helium-3 production depends on aging tritium stockpiles, which is a source that is both strictly limited and prohibitively expensive to expand. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Hydrating, evening out skin tone, and leaving dewiness in its wake, The Mineral Sunscreen is capable of replacing your anti-aging serums and moisturizers — practically unheard of in the industry. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

The Thrive transition program plans to begin construction on additional housing in the fall to meet the growing demand to help teens aging out of the foster care system. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Climate disasters and aging gas infrastructure have increased the cost of electricity, and extreme weather is increasing the cost of groceries. — Liat Olenick, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026