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geriatric

[jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-] / ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər- /
ADJECTIVE
old
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aged ancient decrepit elderly gray mature tired venerable
STRONG
fossil senior versed veteran
WEAK
along in years broken down debilitated enfeebled exhausted experienced getting on gray-haired grizzled hoary impaired inactive infirm matured not young olden oldish over the hill past one's prime seasoned senile skilled superannuated wasted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
new young youthful
STRONG
green inexperienced
WEAK
contemporary current fresh late modern recent up-to-date
NOUN
senior citizen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pensioner retiree senior
WEAK
OAP elderly person golden-ager old fogy old person old-age pensioner old-timer oldster patriarch retired person

Example Sentences

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You can have a family meeting with a professional mediator, elder-law attorney and/or geriatric specialist in which you each give your suggestions, and allow your mother to express her wishes.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

This makes sense to Dr Mary Ni Lochlainn, a clinical lecturer in geriatric medicine at King's College London.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

I tried leaning on it, hand on hip, and felt myself transformed from a geriatric sourpuss into a bemused observer of the human cavalcade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

You can compile information on your own, but at some point, you will have to involve professionals like an estate attorney, a geriatric care manager and a trust company.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

I feel the Doorman’s snout on my leg now, and he stares up at me with his lovely geriatric eyes.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.