ELDERLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

elderly

adjective

ˈel-dər-lē

Definition of elderly

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest

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Recent Examples of elderly Another elderly woman was driving the Tesla, and was taken to a hospital with minor injuries to her wrist and arm, per ABC 7. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 In his 10 years living on Skid Row, Gaines visited the post office at least twice a month, mailing money to his family in New Orleans to help care for his elderly mother. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Heat can be dangerous when indoor temperatures reach 90° or above, and vulnerable groups (elderly, infants, and anyone with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions) should take caution in temps lower than that. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, said the Pakistani forces targeted a home in Paktia's Chamkani district, killing an elderly man and a child, while other family members were wounded. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elderly

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First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm uniquely acts as both a moisturizer and a serum, combining intense hydration with anti-aging, skin-firming benefits.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of aging

Adjective

The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Start on East Passyunk Avenue at Sao, a raw bar from the team behind the beloved Cambodian noodle house Mawn, for aged hamachi crudo dressed in coconut cream, torn lime leaves and crushed peanuts ($27).

— Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of aged

Adjective

The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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