Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe people who are at an advanced stage of life, typically past the age of retirement.
Elderly
/ˈeldəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
An elderly Iranian in white robes.Ellen Curtis is elderly and bad-tempered, but an excellent housemaid.'The elderly couple took a stroll in the park.
Etymology:
From Middle English elderly, derived from elder, denoting someone older or senior, with the suffix -ly added.
Usage Statistics:
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