Elderly: Definition with Elderly Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Advanced in years; ('aged' is pronounced as two syllables). "Senior citizen"

Exact synonyms: Aged, Older, Senior
Similar to: Old
Derivative terms: Aged, Agedness, Seniority

2. Noun. People who are old collectively. "Special arrangements were available for the aged"

Exact synonyms: Aged
Generic synonyms: Age Bracket, Age Group, Cohort
Derivative terms: Aged
Antonyms: Young

1. a. Somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age; bordering on old age; as, elderly people.

1. Adjective. old; having lived for relatively many years ¹

2. Noun. an elderly person ¹

3. Noun. (qualifier the elderly) older people as a whole ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a rather old person [n -LIES]

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