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elderly Synonyms

Another word for elderly

Choosing another word for elderly depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Old or aging; past middle age and approaching the later stages of life.

Usage Example

"The community center offers free transportation services for aged residents who no longer drive."

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aged
old
Strong
aging
senior
geriatric
senescent

• noun (Context 2)

People who are old or past middle age, considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Rising winter heating costs pose a serious health risk to the seniors."

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seniors
senior citizens
Strong
elders
pensioners

Opposites of elderly

The opposite of elderly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

young
youthful
youth
juvenile
adolescent
See all opposites of elderly

• Nearby Words

elder
elderberry
eldercare
elderly
eldorado
elect
electability

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Elderly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/elderly
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