Senility (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being senile.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The elderly woman's senility had progressed to the point where she could no longer recognize her own family members.
- As he grew older, his senility became more pronounced, causing him to forget important events and conversations.
- The once-sharp businessman's senility had led him to make a series of poor financial decisions that nearly bankrupted his company.
- Her senility had caused her to become obsessed with a young actor, and she would spend hours watching his movies and reading about his personal life.
- The doctor explained that the patient's senility was a result of a combination of age-related cognitive decline and a series of small strokes.