aged

[ˈeɪdʒd]

aged Definition

• 1. having lived for a long time; elderly
• 2. having a specified age
• 3. having a particular quality or appearance that results from being old or worn

Using aged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The aged couple sat on the porch, watching the sunset.

• Example

  She is an aged woman, but still very active.

• Example

  The book has an aged appearance due to its yellowed pages.

aged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aged

• old
• elderly
• senior
• mature
• ancient

Antonyms for aged

• young
• youthful
• new
• fresh

Phrases with aged

• middle-aged

  relating to or characteristic of middle age, typically considered as the years between 45 and 65

  Example

  He's going through a mid-life crisis because he's middle-aged.

• aged care

  services provided for elderly people who are unable to care for themselves

  Example

  My grandmother is in aged care because she can no longer live independently.

• aged to perfection

  something that has improved with age and is now at its best

  Example

  This wine is aged to perfection and has a rich, complex flavor.

Origins of aged

from Old French 'agé', past participle of 'agir', meaning 'to act'

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Summary: aged in Brief

The term 'aged' [ˈeɪdʒd] refers to someone or something that has lived for a long time, is elderly, or has a particular quality or appearance that results from being old or worn. It can be used to describe people, objects, or even ideas, as in 'The book has an aged appearance due to its yellowed pages.' Phrases like 'middle-aged' and 'aged care' use 'aged' to denote specific stages of life or services provided for the elderly.