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 Every state receives federal funding to provide financial assistance through both programs — which are among the country’s largest safety-net programs for low-income families, elderly residents and people with disabilities. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 SoonerCare is Oklahoma's Medicaid program, which pays for medical services for low-income pregnant women, children, individuals who are elderly or have a disability, parents and women with breast or cervical cancer. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 2 Sep. 2026 Have an older child help a younger sibling with homework, check on an elderly neighbor, volunteer, or take responsibility for part of a family project. — Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Instead, Goldman economists suggest that Seoul try some more immediate solutions, like helping elderly Koreans unlock their housing wealth, and better distributing the windfall from the country’s super-profitable tech firms. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elderly

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Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of aging

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Young and middle-aged inheritors are more digitally savvy and activism-oriented than older generations.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Most of her clients now are middle-aged men, who often choose deportation over the harsh reality of staying in immigration detention indefinitely.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of aged

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