Of advanced years
adjective phrase
Being old or elderly.
My neighbor, a kind woman of advanced years, spends her time knitting and reading.
Often appears as...
- person of advanced years
- woman of advanced years
Usage tips
Formal
adjective phrase
Being old or elderly.
My neighbor, a kind woman of advanced years, spends her time knitting and reading.
Often appears as...
- person of advanced years
- woman of advanced years
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Term
Used to describe someone older with respect, often used to avoid calling someone old directly.
My grandfather, a man of advanced years, still enjoys cycling on weekends.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive tone that acknowledges experience and wisdom that comes with age.
The author, of advanced years, shared her invaluable life lessons in the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Contexts
Appropriate for formal situations, like in writing or formal speeches, to show politeness and respect.
The ceremony honored citizens of advanced years for their contributions to the community.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Term
Used to describe someone older with respect, often used to avoid calling someone old directly.
My grandfather, a man of advanced years, still enjoys cycling on weekends.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive tone that acknowledges experience and wisdom that comes with age.
The author, of advanced years, shared her invaluable life lessons in the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Contexts
Appropriate for formal situations, like in writing or formal speeches, to show politeness and respect.
The ceremony honored citizens of advanced years for their contributions to the community.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Term
Used to describe someone older with respect, often used to avoid calling someone old directly.
My grandfather, a man of advanced years, still enjoys cycling on weekends.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive tone that acknowledges experience and wisdom that comes with age.
The author, of advanced years, shared her invaluable life lessons in the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Contexts
Appropriate for formal situations, like in writing or formal speeches, to show politeness and respect.
The ceremony honored citizens of advanced years for their contributions to the community.
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