elderly — old in age; past middle age
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: old in age; past middle age
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeldərli/
Example Sentences
- My elderly neighbor still does yoga every morning - she's 85 and more flexible than me!
- The elderly man forgot where he parked his car, then remembered he walked to the store.
- Special discounts are available for elderly customers over 65.
elderly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈeldərli/]
old in age; past middle age
Volunteers helped elderly residents cross the busy street safely.
The elderly man shared stories from his youth while his grandchildren listened carefully. (ELDERLY = ELDER TELLS STORIES)
The elderly man works orderly with fatherly care
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'eald' meaning 'old', the word developed through the comparative form 'elder' (meaning 'older' or 'more aged'). The adjectival suffix '-ly' was added to create a term describing the state or quality of advanced age.
Breakdown
elder (comparative form of 'eald', meaning 'older') + -ly (adjectival suffix denoting quality or state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My elderly neighbor still does yoga every morning - she's 85 and more flexible than me!”
“The elderly man forgot where he parked his car, then remembered he walked to the store.”
“Special discounts are available for elderly customers over 65.”
“The elderly couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary yesterday.”
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