What does elderly mean?
Elderly means old; having lived for relatively many years..
Elderly
/ˈɛldɚli/ · adjective
Meaning
old; having lived for relatively many years..
Definitions by Sense
- old; having lived for relatively many years.
- Of an object, being old-fashioned or frail due to aging.
- (uncommon) An elderly person.
- (with definite article, collective) Older people as a whole.
Example Sentences
The car was parked toward the rear of the shop, an elderly gray-blue Dodge. It looked better than it had in years.
The fleet had been ordered speculatively by Beacon Rail, and intended as heavy shunting and trip locomotives, as well as a viable low-emission replacement for the elderly Class 08/09 'BR Standard large shunter' which dates from the 1950s and 1960s.
He lives next door to an elderly.
He lives next door to some elderlies.
the elderly
health insurance and retirement income for the elderly
Synonyms for elderly
Antonyms for elderly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more elderly
- most elderly
- elderlies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elderly?
Common synonyms include elder, elderly, geriatric, gerontologic.
What is the opposite of elderly?
Possible antonyms include young.
How do you use elderly in a sentence?
The car was parked toward the rear of the shop, an elderly gray-blue Dodge. It looked better than it had in years.
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