Decrepit and Senile

Decrepit

Decrepit adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.

Senile is a synonym for decrepit in old topic. In some cases you can use "Senile" instead an adjective "Decrepit", when it comes to topics like feeble, deteriorated. popular alternative

Nearby Word: decrepitation

Senile

Senile adjective - Mentally or physically infirm with age.
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Synonyms for Senile

Decrepit is a synonym for senile in doddering topic. You can use "Decrepit" instead an adjective "Senile", if it concerns topics such as feeble. popular alternative

Both words in one sentence

  • Age Without Youth Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels: One of the kingdoms Gulliver encounters on his third voyage has the Struldbrugs, immortals who just get more senile and decrepit as they age.
  • Old Superhero In response to the eponymous team staging a bloodless coup, a Big Bad brings back a stable of WW2 superheros note Thinly veiled expies of the Freedom Fighters team from DC who are decrepit and senile in a retirement home.
    Source: Old Superhero
  • Broken Angel He has bug infested wings, sounds senile, and is generally decrepit.
    Source: Broken Angel
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