aged

[ey-jid, eyjd] / ˈeɪ dʒɪd, eɪdʒd /

ADJECTIVE

old

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elderly

STRONG

ancient antediluvian antiquated antique gray oldie shot worn

WEAK

age-old been around creaky getting on moth-eaten over the hill passé rusty senescent senior citizen timeworn venerable worse for wear

Antonyms

STRONG

fresh modern new recent up-to-date young

WEAK

unripe youthful

Example Sentences

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The force said the charged suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is aged 17, white and of Bulgarian nationality.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"At the time of the strike, 86 children aged 14 to 18 were there," he added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Research published by economists at the Federal Reserve and Boston University recommended that “virtually all” workers aged 45 to 62 should wait until after 65.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Amber alerts mean there is a risk of a significant impact across health and social care services, with children and those aged over 65 at risk of negative health implications.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Then the aged King heaped a car with splendid treasures, the best in Troy, and went over the plain to the Greek camp.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

aged

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