Advanced in years Meaning in English

expression

US

ədˈvænst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz

uhd-VANST in YEERZ

UK

ɐdvˈænst/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈiəz

uhd-VANST in YEE-uhz

التعريف

A polite or formal way to say that someone is old or elderly.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

More formal and gentle than simply saying 'old'; often used when showing respect or speaking diplomatically. Less common in casual speech; can be used for both men and women.

• Spanish: de edad avanzada
• Portuguese (BR): avançado em idade
• Portuguese (PT): avançado em idade
• Chinese (Simplified): 年纪较大
• Chinese (Traditional): 年紀較大
• Hindi: उम्रदराज
• Arabic: متقدم في السن
• Bengali: বয়স্ক - প্রবীণ
• Russian: в преклонном возрасте
• Japanese: 年配 - 高齢
• Vietnamese: cao tuổi - lớn tuổi
• Korean: 연세가 많은 - 고령인
• Turkish: ileri yaşta - yaşlı (nazik)
• Urdu: عمر رسیدہ - بزرگ
• Indonesian: lanjut usia - tua (dengan sopan)

جمل نموذجية

My grandfather is advanced in years but still very active.

basic

She started painting when she was already advanced in years.

basic

The club welcomes people who are advanced in years.

basic

He's advanced in years, but his memory is still sharp as ever.

natural

The professor may be advanced in years, but students love her lectures.

natural

Though advanced in years, she keeps up with all the latest technology.

natural