Elderly (Adjective)
Meaning
Advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elderly residents of the nursing home were given priority for the flu vaccine.
- Her elderly grandmother still lived in the family home, surrounded by memories of the past.
- Elderly patients with mobility issues were provided with wheelchair access to the hospital.
- The charity focused on providing meals for the elderly and homeless in the community.
- Elderly travelers were offered discounted fares on the train to encourage them to explore the country.