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elderly
UK
/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/
elderly
pl
UK
/ˈɛl.də.li/
US
/ˈɛl.dɚ.li/
Used with plural agreement; refers collectively to older people.
Definitions
The government announced new benefits for the elderly.
more elderly
Comp.
most elderly
Super.
UK
/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/
Translations
The elderly man walked slowly down the street.
Пожилой мужчина медленно шел по улице.
She took care of her elderly parents.
Она заботилась о своих старших родителях.
Additional translations
Definitions
The elderly gentleman walked slowly with the help of a cane.