"Elderly" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"elderly" Definition
- (of people) used as a polite word for ‘old’
- the elderly noun [plural] people who are old Many people prefer to say elderly people, older people or (especially in the US) seniors if they need to refer to these people as a group.
"elderly" Synonyms & Antonyms
"elderly" synonyms:
- old,
- aged,
- ancient,
- senior,
- senescent,
- older,
- decrepit,
- ageing,
- geriatric,
- doddering,
- aging,
- senile,
- mature,
- venerable,
- unyoung,
- doddery,
- grey,
- grizzled,
- hoary
"elderly" antonyms:
- young,
- youthful,
- new,
- youth,
- childish,
- adolescent,
- juvenile,
- immature,
- fresh,
- sprightly,
- vernal,
- youngish,
- little,
- childlike,
- recent,
- modern,
- pubescent,
- junior,
- boyish