elderly | Definition of elderly

Synonyms and Antonyms of elderly

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

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

Synonyms of elderly

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

Words Related to elderly

centenarian, nonagenarian, octogenarian, septuagenarian, sexagenarian

adult, grown-up, mature, middle-aged

pensioned, retired, superannuated

matriarchal, patriarchal, venerable

anile, decrepit, doddering, senile, spavined, tottery

overage (also overaged)

Phrases Synonymous with elderly

long in the tooth, of a certain age

Near Antonyms of elderly

adolescent, immature, juvenile, preteen, puerile

minor, underage

callow, green, inexperienced, raw

babyish, childish, childlike, infantile, infantine, kiddish

Antonyms of elderly

young, youthful