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senescent

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Synonyms & Antonyms of senescent

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

symptoms most often seen in senescent people

Synonyms for senescent

aged,
aging
(or ageing),
ancient,
elderly,
geriatric,
long-lived,
old,
older,
over-the-hill,
senior,
unyoung

Words Related to senescent

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)

Phrases Synonymous with senescent

long in the tooth,
of a certain age

Near Antonyms for senescent

ageless

youngish

adolescent,
immature,
juvenile,
preteen,
puerile

minor,
underage

callow,
green,
inexperienced,
raw

babyish,
childish,
childlike,
infantile,
infantine,
kiddish

Antonyms for senescent

young,
youthful

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Thesaurus Entries Near senescent

senescence

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senhorita

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“Senescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescent. Accessed 2 Oct. 2022.

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