Octogenarian

usgb/ˌɑːktədʒəˈneriən/
noun

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

My grandmother, a spry octogenarian, still loves to go dancing.
Visual representation of "octogenarian" - A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

Often appears as...

  • spry octogenarian
  • active octogenarian
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Age Precision

Use 'octogenarian' for precision when referring to someone's age within the 80-89 range.

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At 82, the octogenarian author released his latest novel.
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Respectful Tone

'Octogenarian' carries a tone of respect or admiration for the person's age and experience.

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The octogenarian senator was revered for her decades of service.
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Not Derogatory

'Octogenarian' is not an insult. It is a neutral or positive term related to age.

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The octogenarian painter's art exhibition attracted a diverse audience.
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