Synonyms of eld
84 similar words
Another word for eld is elderliness. Other synonyms of eld are age, codgerhood, fogeydom, geezerdom and golden years.
Synonyms and similar words for eld
nounOld age, senility; an old person.
- elderlinessThe quality or state of being elderly.
- ageThe state of being old; the latter part of life.
- codgerhoodThe quality of being a codger; grouchy old age or fogeydom.
- fogeydomThe state of being a fogey.
- geezerdom US, slangOld age.
- golden years euphemisticOld age; especially, the leisure years in later life after one has retired from employment.
- old ageThe latter part of life, when one is an older adult; especially, the years from age 65 onward.
- oldhoodThe state or condition of being old; the stage of life where one is advanced in age; old age.
- senescenceThe state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
- senectitudeOld age.
- superannuationThe condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
- twilight yearsOld age.
- sunset yearsSynonym of twilight years.
- ager euphemistic
- antique derogatory, figuratively
- badge-cove
- cheeser slang
- coffin dodger derogatory, humorous
- crinkly derogatoryAn old person.
- elderAn old person.
- elderlyAn elderly person.
- geriatric slangAn old person.
- genarianAn elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.
- geezer US
- grayhead USA person with gray hair; an elderly person.
- greyhead UK
- mzeeAn elder (old person).
- old slangA person older than oneself, especially an adult in relation to a teenager.
- no spring chicken
- old timer
- old-timerAn elder.
- oldtimer
- older adult euphemisticAn old person: especially, one aged 65 years or older.
- oldieSomething or someone old.
- oldsterSomeone who is old.
- senior USAn old person.
- senior citizenAn elderly person, variously considered to be a person over fifty, fifty-five, sixty, or sixty-five years of age.
- silver top slangAn old person.
- twirly UK, derogatoryAn old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.
- weazen figurativelyAn old person.
- wrinklyAn old person.
- chair days obsoleteDays of repose and old age.
- vetustity rareThe state of being old; old age.
- hoarhead obsolete, poeticAn old person with grey hair.
nounTime; an age, an indefinitely long period of time.
- aeon
- ages
- blue moon
- coon's age USA very long time.
- crow's ageA very long time.
- dog's age USA long time; many years.
- donkey's yearsA long time, years and years.
- eon
- eternity
- forever
- forever and a dayFor a very long or seemingly endless time.
- interimA transitional or temporary period between other events.
- interlude
- interval
- lifetime
- long haul
- long runAn extended period of time.
- meantimeThe time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
- minute slangA while or a long unspecified period of time.
- month of SundaysA very long time; a period regarded as too long.
- spell
- while USAn uncertain long period of time.
- yearsA very long time.
- yonks AustraliaA long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages.
nounFormer ages, antiquity, olden times.
- days of yoreThe past; bygone days.
- foretide
- foretimeA time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.
- old daysA period that was a relatively long time ago; the distant past.
- past
- yestertideA time period previous to the present; the past.
- yestertimeTime previous to the present; the past.
- yesteryear poetic
- yore poeticA time long past.
- foreday archaic, poetic
verbTo age, become or grow old.
- eldenTo advance in eld or old age; to grow older; to age.
verbTo delay; linger.
verbTo make old, age.
- matureTo make (someone) mature.
verbMore synonyms
Meaning of eld
- noun One's age, age in years, period of life.
- noun Old age, senility; an old person.
- noun Time; an age, an indefinitely long period of time.
Questions about synonyms of eld
- What is another word for eld?
- Eld has 84 synonyms on Word.ws, such as elderliness, age, codgerhood, fogeydom, geezerdom, golden years, old age and oldhood.
- What does eld mean?
- Eld means one's age, age in years, period of life.
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