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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elderly

An elderly gunman opened fire at a Texas high school band competition over the weekend, leaving one person wounded. —David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025

While working a route in Aurora’s 9th Ward, Lockhart noticed an elderly man out walking his dog who was unsteady, ultimately falling and injuring his head. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

Twenty died from the disease -- an even mix of elderly cats with previous medical issues and younger, healthier cats. —Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025

Kelly Ripa's elderly dog, Chewie, had a good night! —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025