HyperDic: oldness

English > 2 senses of the word oldness:
NOUNattributeoldnessthe opposite of youngness
attributeoldnessthe quality of being old
English > oldness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe opposite of youngness.
Narroweragedness, senescenceThe property characteristic of old age
longevity, seniorityThe property of being long-lived
senilityThe state of being senile
stalenessHaving lost purity and freshness as a consequence of aging
BroaderageHow long something has existed
OppositeyoungnessThe opposite of oldness
Spanishvejez
Catalanvellesa
Adjectivesold(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
English > oldness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being old; the opposite of newness.
Narrowerancientness, antiquityextreme / extreme oldness
hoarinessGreat age (especially grey or white with age)
obsoleteness, superannuationThe property of being out of date and not current
old-fashionednessThe property of being no longer fashionable
vintage, time of originThe oldness of wines
BroaderageHow long something has existed
OppositenewnessThe quality of being new
Adjectivesoldof long duration

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