Senility (Noun)

Meaning 1

The state of being senile.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Related Words

  • Senile (adjective)

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.

Synonyms

  • Second Childhood
  • Dotage

Hypernyms

  • Eld
  • Years
  • Old Age
  • Geezerhood

Related Words

  • Senile (adjective)
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