anile

An adjective describing someone who is old and weak, especially in mind or body; often used in a derogatory or literary sense.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das eine alte und schwache Person beschreibt, besonders geistig oder körperlich; wird oft abwertend oder literarisch verwendet.

1. Of or like a feeble old woman C2 formal

   Resembling or characteristic of an elderly woman, often implying weakness or mental decline.

   • Her anile mannerisms made her seem much older than she was.
   • The critic dismissed the theory as anile and outdated.
   • He spoke with an anile quiver in his voice.

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   Synonyme: decrepitdodderydotingfeeblemindedsenile

   Antonyme: alertsharpsprystrongvigorousyouthful