English Synonym Finder

senile

Definitions

Having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

Relating to or characteristic of old age.

Examples

The doctor explained that the patient's forgetfulness was not simply a sign of becoming senile.

He worried that his grandfather was growing senile as he began to repeat the same stories every day.

The nursing home provides specialized care for residents who are suffering from senile dementia.

Synonyms

decrepit demented frail aged feeble doddering infirm

Antonyms

youthful vigorous alert lucid sharp energetic young