senile
/ˈsinaɪl/
adjective
- Relating to or showing the physical and mental decline associated with old age, especially memory loss or confusion.
- My grandfather became increasingly senile and often forgot our names.
- The doctor explained that some memory loss is normal, but severe senile symptoms need attention.
- She wrote a book about caring for a senile parent.
- Informally, describing something that is outdated or no longer effective, often humorously.
- That old computer is practically senile; it can't run any modern software.
- His senile jokes about floppy disks made the younger coworkers laugh.
- The senile policies of the company need to be updated for the digital age.