elderliness

noun

Definition of elderlinessnext
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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  1. maturity
  2. age
Noun
  • Over time, however, the construct of critical thinking has expanded to encompass personal development, emotional reflection, and dispositional traits such as inquisitiveness, self-confidence, and maturity.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her coach at the academy, Daniel Gomez, told me that he was immediately struck by the maturity of her game.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturity
Noun
  • Influencers come in all races, ages, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, genders, and occupations.
    — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her husband of nearly 58 years, businessman Carl Dean, died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.
    — Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of age
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“Elderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderliness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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