elderly

The word “elderly” has 3 syllables: el-der-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈɛldərli/

What is synonym and antonym for elderly?

In the thesaurus, “elderly” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elderly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elderly

noun
1. An elderly person.
2. (the elderly) older people as a whole.
adjective
1. Old; having lived for relatively many years.
2. Of an object, being old-fashioned or frail due to aging.

Many communities offer special programs for the elderly to help them stay active.
The hospital has a dedicated wing for the care of the elderly patients.
It's important to provide emotional support for the elderly living alone.
The elderly woman walked slowly down the street, enjoying the sunny day.
We should all show respect and kindness to the elderly in our lives.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elderly, such as: aged, ageing, aging, old, older, young, youthful.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.