What does senility mean?
Senility means (chiefly uncountable) The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence..
Senility
/səˈnɪlɪti/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly uncountable) The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly uncountable) The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.
- (chiefly uncountable) The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.
- (countable, archaic) An elderly, senile person.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: second childhood
He was entering his years of senility and not liking it a bit.
There was no need for George Playford to talk as if they were doddering senilities.
Synonyms for senility
Antonyms for senility
Related Words
Word Forms
- senilities
- sinility
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for senility?
Common synonyms include second childhood, dotage.
What is the opposite of senility?
Possible antonyms include juvenescence, juvenility, juvenile.
How do you use senility in a sentence?
Near-synonym: second childhood
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