Forties (Noun)
Meaning 1
The decade from 1940 to 1949.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The time of life between 40 and 50.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She struggled to come to terms with the physical changes that occurred in her forties.
- Many people experience a midlife crisis in their forties, questioning their life choices and goals.
- He felt a sense of restlessness in his forties, feeling like he was stuck in a rut and needed a change.
- Her forties were a time of great personal growth and transformation, as she pursued new hobbies and interests.
- After a successful career, he decided to take a break and travel the world in his forties, fulfilling a lifelong dream.