Ripe old age Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪp/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈeɪdʒ
RIPE OLD AYJ
ɹˈaɪp/ /ˈəʊld/ /ˈeɪdʒ
RIPE OHLD AYJ
Definition
A phrase used to describe living to a very old age, often with a sense of admiration or respect.
Usage & Nuances
This is a respectful, slightly formal or literary phrase, often used with numbers ('to the ripe old age of 100'). Implies the person lived a long, full life. Not used for young people. Collocates: 'reach the ripe old age', 'live to a ripe old age.'
Spanish: edad avanzada - longeva edadPortuguese (BR): idade avançada - longa vidaPortuguese (PT): idade avançada - idade venerávelChinese (Simplified): 高龄 - 长寿Chinese (Traditional): 高齡 - 長壽Hindi: दीर्घायु - वृद्धावस्थाArabic: سن متقدمة - عمر طويلBengali: বিজড়িত বার্ধক্য - দীর্ঘায়ু (৬০ বছরের বেশি বয়সের জন্য)Russian: преклонный возрастJapanese: 高齢 - 老齢Vietnamese: tuổi già - tuổi thọ caoKorean: 고령 - 장수Turkish: ilerlemiş yaş - ileri yaşUrdu: بڑھاپا - طویل عمرIndonesian: tuổi già - tuổi thọ cao
Example Sentences
My grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 98.
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He reached the ripe old age of 100 surrounded by family.
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She hopes to live to a ripe old age.
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Despite his health problems, he made it to the ripe old age of 95.
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Many people wish to enjoy life into a ripe old age.
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He always joked about reaching a ripe old age, but he really did it!
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