Another word for elderly

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Adjective

Far along in life or time

senior
Of or being the older of two, especially the older of two persons having the same name, as father and son.
Of or relating to senior citizens.
Being in a position, rank, or grade above others of the same set or class:

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1. Of or being the older of two, especially the older of two persons having the same name, as father and son.
2. Of or relating to senior citizens.
3. Being in a position, rank, or grade above others of the same set or class:
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old
Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
Relatively advanced in age:
Made long ago; in existence for many years:

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1. Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
2. Relatively advanced in age:
3. Made long ago; in existence for many years:
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aged
Being of advanced age; old.
Characteristic of old age.
Having reached the age of:

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1. Being of advanced age; old.
2. Characteristic of old age.
3. Having reached the age of:
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advanced
Highly developed or complex.
Being at a higher level than others:
Ahead of the times; progressive:

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1. Highly developed or complex.
2. Being at a higher level than others:
3. Ahead of the times; progressive:
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getting along (or on) in years

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Another word for elderly

Modifier

venerable
Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.
Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association:
Used as a title for a person who has reached the first stage of canonization.

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1. Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.
2. Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association:
3. Used as a title for a person who has reached the first stage of canonization.
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retired
Withdrawn from one's occupation, business, or office; having finished one's active working life.
Received by a person in retirement:
Withdrawn; secluded.

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1. Withdrawn from one's occupation, business, or office; having finished one's active working life.
2. Received by a person in retirement:
3. Withdrawn; secluded.
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aged
Being of advanced age; old.
Characteristic of old age.
Having reached the age of:

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1. Being of advanced age; old.
2. Characteristic of old age.
3. Having reached the age of:
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aging
The process of growing old or maturing.
An artificial process for imparting the characteristics and properties of age.

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1. The process of growing old or maturing.
2. An artificial process for imparting the characteristics and properties of age.
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