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senile

[see-nahyl, -nil, sen-ahyl] / ˈsi naɪl, -nɪl, ˈsɛn aɪl /
ADJECTIVE
failing in physical and mental capabilities due to old age
Synonyms
WEAK
aged ancient anile decrepit doddering doting enfeebled feeble imbecile in second childhood infirm old senescent shattered sick weak
Antonyms
WEAK
alert well young

Example Sentences

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The 75-year old Krupp was supposed to be tried alongside Schacht, but had become senile and was deemed medically unfit.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

I asked him about that moment just after it happened, and had asked him whether the president was senile the day before.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

Especially if a person seems to go senile very quickly, check their vitamin B12!

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

She has no choice but to carry this pregnancy to term, surrounded by jealous novitiates, senile nuns, controlling male leadership and a secret sect of the sisterhood who wear crimson shrouds over their faces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

At first Fernanda interpreted that bustle as an attack of senile madness and it was difficult for her to suppress her exasperation.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez