Synonyms of geriatric
42 similar words
Another word for geriatric is senior. Other synonyms of geriatric are hoary, wintry, superannuated and elder.
Synonyms and similar words for geriatric
adjectiveElderly, old.
- hoaryWhite or grey with age.
- long in the toothOld; aged.
- on in yearsOld; advanced in age.
- elderCloser to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.
- elderly
- gerontologic informalSynonym of gerontological.
- gerontological informalOf or pertaining to gerontology.
- matured
- of a certain age euphemisticMiddle-aged or older.
- old as Methuselah
- over the hillOf a person, old, past the prime of life.
- seniorOlder.
- superannuatedRetired or discarded due to age.
- ivy-covered UK
- preserved US
- wintryAged, white-haired.
nounAn old person.
- genarianAn elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.
- oldsterSomeone who is old.
- silver topAn old person.
- ager euphemisticOne who is aging; an elderly person.
- antique derogatory, figuratively
- badge-coveAn old person; a senior citizen.
- cheeser slangA senior or geezer.
- coffin dodger derogatory, humorous
- crinkly derogatoryAn old person.
- 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.
- oldtimerAn elderly person.
- older adult euphemisticAn old person: especially, one aged 65 years or older.
- oldieSomething or someone old.
- senior citizenAn elderly person, variously considered to be a person over fifty, fifty-five, sixty, or sixty-five years of age.
- twirly UK, derogatoryAn old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.
- weazen figurativelyAn old person.
- wrinklyAn old person.
- eld archaic, poeticOld age, senility; an old person.
- hoarhead obsolete, poeticAn old person with grey hair.
Meaning of geriatric
- adjective Relating to the elderly.
- adjective Elderly, old.
- adjective Relating to geriatrics.
geriatric in other languages
Questions about synonyms of geriatric
- What is another word for geriatric?
- Geriatric has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as senior, hoary, wintry, superannuated and elder.
- What does geriatric mean?
- Geriatric means relating to the elderly.
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