ELDERLINESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

elderliness

noun

Definition of elderliness

as in maturity

the state of being an old person refuses to let her elderliness interfere with her indomitable zest for life

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Noun

Aries March 21 – April 19 Partnership asks for a little more maturity today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Oct. 2026
After all, the oysters on the coast of the Discovery Islands that are featured in the film take years to reach maturity, but all around them, the pace of environmental change is accelerating.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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Of all the factors that can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, age is among the most significant.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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