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

This time around, my kids (aged 11, 8, 6, and 2) are fully tuned in to the candidates and the stakes. —Chloe Schama, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it. —Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024

Legendary musician and producer Jones—who worked with some of the music industry's biggest names, including Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles—died aged 91 at his home in Bel Air, California. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

This brand is known for its limited edition, high-quality Irish whiskeys, often aged in unique and carefully selected casks. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 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