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单词 oldish
释义

oldish

adjective

old·​ish ˈōl-dish How to pronounce oldish (audio)
: somewhat old or elderly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There aren’t just new movies and shows, but an array of old (and oldish) classics. Don Steinberg And Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2020 The all-purpose reply is designed to disarm oldish people who dispense condescension dressed up as wisdom. Molly Roberts, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2019 Yet the disharmony of an uncertain transmission, cabin materials that are nice from a distance but not so refined under inspection and advanced safety technology that is effective amid an oldish infotainment system causes a disconnect. Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2017 The Upper East Side's legendary JG Melon is oldish (est. Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 16 Mar. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1669, in the meaning defined above

oldish

adjective

as in older

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • older
  • aging
  • old
  • elderly
  • geriatric
  • senescent
  • aged
  • decrepit
  • ancient
  • senior
  • ageing
  • octogenarian
  • sexagenarian
  • unyoung
  • senile
  • doddering
  • over-the-hill
  • centenarian
  • tottery
  • septuagenarian
  • spavined
  • nonagenarian
  • long-lived
  • anile
  • superannuated
  • retired
  • middle-aged
  • mature
  • adult
  • grown-up
  • pensioned
  • venerable
  • patriarchal
  • overaged
  • matriarchal
  • overage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • young
  • youthful
  • youngish
  • ageless
  • immature
  • juvenile
  • puerile
  • adolescent
  • minor
  • green
  • inexperienced
  • childish
  • underage
  • raw
  • childlike
  • preteen
  • infantile
  • callow
  • babyish
  • kiddish
  • infantine
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