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Adjectives of Age

17 Words

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newborn
1.
newborn
Adjective

recently born or just beginning life

The newborn baby slept peacefully in the crib, wrapped in a soft blanket.

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junior
2.
jun
ior
Noun

a student who is in the year before the last year of college or high school

As juniors, they are preparing for standardized tests and college entrance exams.

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adolescent
3.
a
do
lesc
ent
Noun

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

The adolescent struggled to fit in with their peers.

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4.
teen
Noun

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

The movie portrays the struggles and triumphs of a group of teens navigating high school.

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5.
tee
nage
Adjective

having the age of thirteen to nineteen

She is enjoying her teenage years, filled with new experiences and friendships.

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6.
un
de
rage
Adjective

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

He was caught attempting to purchase alcohol despite being underage.

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young
7.
young
Adjective

still in the earlier stages of life

He has a young brother who is learning to walk.

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youthful
8.
youth
ful
Adjective

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Despite her age, she had a youthful appearance, with smooth skin and a radiant smile.

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adult
9.
a
dult
Noun

a fully grown man or woman

Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices.

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middle-aged
10.
mi
ddle
aged
Adjective

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

The middle-aged man enjoyed his evening walks in the park.

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aging
11.
a
ging
Noun

the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

The visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles and gray hair, become more pronounced over time.

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age
12.
age
Noun

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

Age is just a number; it doesn't define your capabilities.

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old
13.
old
Adjective

living in the later stages of life

She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.

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senior
14.
se
nior
Noun

a student who has one more year to graduate from a university or high school

In college, seniors have the opportunity to complete a senior thesis.

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elderly
15.
el
der
ly
Adjective

advanced in age

The elderly couple enjoyed taking leisurely walks together in the park.

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16.
age
less
Adjective

preserving a youthful or unchanged appearance

Despite her advancing years, the yoga instructor maintained an ageless physique and vibrant energy.

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gray
17.
gray
Adjective

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

My grandmother's hair is gray.

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