Elderly
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of old age, or used to describe people who are past middle age. Elderly is a respectful term for those in their later years of life.
“The community centre provides support services for elderly residents living alone.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛldəli/
Syllables
eld·er·ly
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Wordle
Contains EL- opening with three vowels (E, E, Y); watch for -LY ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the Y (4 points) adds value to this common adjective
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