All oldish synonyms
old·ish
O o adjective oldish
- aged — You use aged followed by a number to say how old someone is.
- ancient — Ancient means very old, or having existed for a long time.
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
- elderly — (of a person) old or aging.
- gray — of a color between white and black; having a neutral hue.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- tired — having a tire or tires.
- venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
- fossil — any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
- senior — older or elder (designating the older of two men bearing the same name, as a father whose son is named after him, often written as Sr. or sr. following the name): I'd like to speak with the senior Mr. Hansen, please. I'm privileged to introduce Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Sr. Compare junior (def 1).
- versed — of, relating to, or written in verse: a verse play.
- veteran — a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- debilitated — in a severely weakened state
- enfeebled — Make weak or feeble.
- exhausted — Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- geriatric — of or relating to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons.
- grizzled — gray; grayish; devoid of hue.
- hoary — gray or white with age: an old dog with a hoary muzzle.
- impaired — weakened, diminished, or damaged: impaired hearing; to rebuild an impaired bridge.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- matured — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- olden — of or relating to the distant past or bygone times; ancient.
- over the hill — a natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain.
- seasoned — one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates.
- senile — showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, especially short-term memory and alertness, as a result of old age or disease.
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- superannuated — retired because of age or infirmity.
- wasted — not used or in use: waste energy; waste talents.