Advanced in years Meaning in English
expression
ədˈvænst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
uhd-VANST in YEERZ
ɐdvˈænst/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈiəz
uhd-VANST in YEE-uhz
Definition
A polite or formal way to say that someone is old or elderly.
Usage & Nuances
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 avanzadaPortuguese (BR): avançado em idadePortuguese (PT): avançado em idadeChinese (Simplified): 年纪较大Chinese (Traditional): 年紀較大Hindi: उम्रदराजArabic: متقدم في السنBengali: বয়স্ক - প্রবীণRussian: в преклонном возрастеJapanese: 年配 - 高齢Vietnamese: cao tuổi - lớn tuổiKorean: 연세가 많은 - 고령인Turkish: ileri yaşta - yaşlı (nazik)Urdu: عمر رسیدہ - بزرگIndonesian: lanjut usia - tua (dengan sopan)
Example Sentences
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