agedness

/ˈædɪndəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being old or having grown old, especially in a way that is marked by physical or mental decline.

“The agedness of the old mansion was evident in its crumbling walls and overgrown garden.”

2. noun

A sense of reverence or respect for age or experience.

“The agedness of the wise elder in the community was palpable in the way the younger people listened to his stories.”

Synonyms

  • oldness
  • senescence

Antonyms

  • juvenility
  • youthfulness