octogenarian

adjective

Definition of octogenariannext
as in septuagenarian

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octogenarian
  1. elderly
  2. geriatric
  3. senior
  4. over-the-hill
Adjective
  • People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere.
    John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of elderly
Adjective
  • After all, for many folks under 35, Matlock is only known as a running gag on The Simpsons involving its appeal to Grampa Simpson and his geriatric friends.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
  • From 1999 up until Borgnine died in 2012, the pair gave voice to the geriatric heroes across 15 episodes.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of geriatric
Adjective
  • She’s poised to hand an instrument to a senior doctor in the ER.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
  • In the first half, Keith tossed two TDs to senior Elise Kung, including one for 49 yards on a deep throw.
    Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of senior
Adjective
  • Greer will play Amber-Linn, the ex-wife of Wilson’s over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer, Pryce Cahill.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The untitled comedy stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 June 2024
Definition of over-the-hill
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