aged

adjective

ˈā-jəd 

ˈājd;

for sense 1b

ˈājd 

1

: grown old: such as

a

: of an advanced age

an aged man

b

: having attained a specified age

a man aged 40 years

2

: typical of old age

the aged wrinkles in my cheeks

—Shakespeare

3

: having acquired a desirable quality or undergone an expected and desired change with the passage of time

aged wine

aged cheese

agedness

ˈā-jəd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• aging
• ageing
• ancient
• elderly
• geriatric
• long-lived
• old
• older
• over-the-hill
• senescent
• senior
• unyoung

Examples of aged in a Sentence

a group of men aged between 20 and 30

all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind

Recent Examples on the Web

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One of its recurring characters, Mel, aged 6, is multiracial from Korean and Mexican heritage, speaks three languages, and loves to share her culture with her friends. —John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024

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Meadow Creek Extra Aged Appalachian Cheddar, which is aged for five years in Galax, Virginia, is fruity, nutty, and earthy, and exquisitely aged. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of agen "to age entry 2" (modeled on Anglo-French agé)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aged

• the aged
• the middle-aged

Kids Definition

aged

adjective

1

ˈā-jəd

: very old

an aged oak

2

ˈājd

: having reached a specified age

a child aged ten

agedness

ˈā-jəd-nəs 

noun