elderly

Word parts

elder + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛldɚli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛldəli/

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• Hyphenation: eld‧er‧ly

Adjective

Positive elderly

Comparative more elderly

Superlative most elderly

1. (polite) If a person is elderly, they are old.
   • Synonym: aged

   The hospital had a number of elderly patients who had been there for many years.

   He was very elderly, but not at all sad and small.

   This resort is a good choice for the elderly as the area is very flat and there is plenty to see and do nearby.

Related words

• elder