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

The patient was an elderly woman with tight grey curls and a face filled with aging and tiredness. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

The Syrian government disputed the claim, saying the strikes left five dead, including women and children, as well as an elderly man. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

In up to 10% of cases, usually involving elderly or immunocompromised people, the fungus can enter the bloodstream and cause destructive illnesses. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

The attack also damaged a nearby care home, with emergency crews evacuating 15 elderly residents, the service said. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026