oldish

[ ohl-dish ]

adjective

1. somewhat old:

   an oldish man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oldish¹

First recorded in 1660–70; old + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

She turned to see that he and Sydney had stopped at an oldish Volvo station wagon that looked more mom than Bond.

From Literature

It was the voice of an oldish person.

From Literature

The driver was an oldish man with a thick black drooping moustache.

From Literature

The all-purpose reply is designed to disarm oldish people who dispense condescension dressed up as wisdom.

From Washington Post

“Two other men, sir. One oldish, and one tall and sort of scholarly.”

From Literature

Related Words

• aged
• ancient
• decrepit
• elderly
• gray
• mature
• tired
• venerable