Cool MateMeaning of Elderly
used as a polite word for ‘old’
In simple words: Older people, usually over 65 years old.
Elderly in a sentence
- an **elderly man/woman/lady**
- an elderly couple
- They were reunited at last with their elderly relatives.
- **elderly patients/residents**
- Her parents are quite elderly now.
- The local council provides services to care for elderly people living at home.
- Children and the elderly are those most at risk from the infection.
How to use Elderly
Use 'elderly' in neutral contexts to refer to older adults respectfully. Avoid in informal settings where 'old' might be used more casually.
Grammar pattern
adjective + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'elder' in the word, representing older age.
Related words
Collocations with Elderly
- elderly care
- elderly person
- elderly population
- elderly relative
- elderly community
Opposites of Elderly
- young
- youthful
Common mistakes with Elderly
- 'Elderlies' is not a correct plural form.
- Confusing 'elderly' with 'elder' which refers to a senior in a group or family.
- Using 'elderly' in negative or derogatory contexts.
Elderly appears in
Elderly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كبار السن
الأشخاص الأكبر سناً، عادةً فوق 65 عاماً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বয়স্ক
বয়স্ক মানুষ, সাধারণত ৬৫ বছরের বেশি বয়সী।
- GermanDeutsch
Ältere Menschen
Ältere Leute, meist über 65 Jahre alt.
- SpanishEspañol
Anciano/a
Personas mayores, generalmente de más de 65 años.
- Persianفارسی
سالمند
افراد مسن، معمولاً بالای ۶۵ سال.
- FrenchFrançais
Aîné(e)s
Les personnes âgées, généralement de plus de 65 ans.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बुज़ुर्ग
बड़े लोग, आमतौर पर 65 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के।
- ItalianItaliano
Anziano/a
Persone anziane, di solito sopra i 65 anni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Idoso
Pessoas mais velhas, geralmente com mais de 65 anos.
- RussianРусский
Пожилой
Старые люди, обычно старше 65 лет.
- Urduاردو
بزرگ عمر، معمر
بزرگ لوگ، عام طور پر 65 سال سے زیادہ عمر کے۔
- Chinese中文
老年人
通常指65岁以上的老年人。
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Frequently asked questions about Elderly
What does Elderly mean?
Older people, usually over 65 years old.
What is the definition of Elderly?
used as a polite word for ‘old’
How do you use Elderly in a sentence?
an **elderly man/woman/lady**
Can you give another example of Elderly?
an elderly couple
What are synonyms for Elderly?
Common alternatives include senior, aged, older, mature, geriatric.
What is the opposite of Elderly?
Opposite meanings include young, youthful.
What words go with Elderly?
It commonly pairs with elderly care, elderly person, elderly population, elderly relative, elderly community.
What are common mistakes when using Elderly?
'Elderlies' is not a correct plural form. Confusing 'elderly' with 'elder' which refers to a senior in a group or family. Using 'elderly' in negative or derogatory contexts.
How do you pronounce Elderly?
US: /["/ˈeldərli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeldəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Elderly?
Use 'elderly' in neutral contexts to refer to older adults respectfully. Avoid in informal settings where 'old' might be used more casually.
What CEFR level is Elderly?
"Elderly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.