1. Advanced in years; ('aged' is pronounced as two syllables); SYN. elderly, older, senior.
2. (Used of tobacco) Aging as a preservative process ('aged' is pronounced as one syllable); SYN. cured.
3. At an advanced stage of erosion (pronounced as one syllable).
4. Of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; ('aged' pronounced as one syllable); SYN. ripened.
Having attained a specific age; ('aged' is pronounced as one syllable); SYN. of age.
ETYM Old Eng. auncien, French ancien, Late Lat. antianus, from Latin ante before. Related to Ante-, pref.
1. Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
2. Very old.
Old, aged, senior
Old; advanced beyond middle age; bordering on old age.
1. (Used especially of persons) Having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; especially not young; SYN. aged.
2. Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new; SYN. stale, moth-eaten.
3. From an earlier time
4. Of long duration; not new
5. Old in experience; SYN. older.
6. (Used for emphasis) Very familiar
1. Employed in accomplishing something.
2. That has endured use; specifically; secondhand
3. Accustomed, habituated