senil — meaning in English

English meaning

• gaga adjective Mentally confused, especially due to old age.
• senile adj Showing mental decline associated with old age, such as memory loss or confusion.

Senses

senil is used for these senses in English:

• anile Characteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman.
• gaga (informal) Mentally senile.
• senile Of, or relating to old age.
• senile (often, offensive) Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

gaga — full definition

1. adjective Mentally confused, especially due to old age.
2. adjective Wildly enthusiastic or infatuated about someone or something.

senile — full definition

1. adj Showing mental decline associated with old age, such as memory loss or confusion.
2. adj Relating to old age generally.

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