Synonyms for

Ageing

Verb / ˈeɪˈdʒɪŋ / Another word for ageing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of getting older; growing old.

Synonyms & similar words

geton senescent mature rejuvenate aging senescence age senesce ripening maturate maturing senescence decline deterioration degeneration decay weathering vintage ripening mellowing aging longevity seniority geriatric retirement elderliness

Synonyms by register

Formal

maturing developing senescence aging

Informal

getting old growing up greying

Literary

waning fading withering

Antonyms

youthful young immature childish new fresh

Common collocations

  • ageing population
  • ageing process
  • ageing gracefully
  • ageing skin
  • ageing effects
  • ageing society
  • ageing parents

Word family

noun age
verb age
adjective aged
adverb agedly

Usage note

Often used to describe the process of becoming older, particularly in a biological or social context. 'Aging' is the more common spelling in American English.

Example sentences

  1. My grandparents are ageing gracefully.
  2. Ageing can bring about wisdom and experience.
  3. The ageing population is a growing concern for many countries.
  4. There are many products on the market that claim to slow the ageing process.
  5. Ageing is a natural part of life that cannot be avoided.

Quotes

  • Ageing is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. - Betty Friedan
  • Ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been. - David Bowie
  • Ageing is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength. - Betty Friedan

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