Synonyms of elderly

elderly

adjective

ˈel-dər-lē 

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• older
• aging
• ageing
• aged
• old
• geriatric
• senior
• senescent
• ancient
• over-the-hill
• long-lived
• octogenarian
• adult
• of a certain age
• long in the tooth
• middle-aged
• septuagenarian
• nonagenarian
• unyoung
• retired
• sexagenarian
• centenarian
• senile
• venerable
• oldish
• superannuated
• doddering
• decrepit
• mature
• overaged
• patriarchal
• pensioned
• grown-up
• spavined
• matriarchal
• tottery
• overage
• anile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• young
• youthful
• youngish
• ageless
• adolescent
• juvenile
• immature
• minor
• inexperienced
• underage
• green
• puerile
• infantile
• preteen
• childlike
• raw
• childish
• callow
• infantine
• babyish
• kiddish

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of elderly

Ceasefire deal: First phase Hamas will begin by releasing 33 hostages, including women, children, and elderly individuals. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

For example, one value is protecting the investments of current homeowners – particularly, say, long-time, elderly residents. —Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025

Direct File will also accept more tax breaks, including the child and dependent care credit, premium tax credit for Marketplace insurance and the credit for elderly or disabled and retirement saver's credit. —Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025

Linda Rosa recalled of the incident Comments An elderly New York City woman fought off four potential robbers on New Year’s Day. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025