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senile — meaning in English

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English meaning

senile adj Showing mental decline associated with old age, such as memory loss or confusion.

Senses

senile is used for these senses in English:

dotard (archaic) An old person with impaired intellect; a senile person; one in their dotage.
senile Of, or relating to old age.

senile — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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