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单词 dotard
释义

dotard

noun

dot·​ard ˈdō-tərd How to pronounce dotard (audio)
: a person in his or her dotage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Gary Chryst, the most admired artist of the Joffrey Ballet of yore appearing with Ballet Theater as a guest, makes Dodon a rivetingly doting dotard. Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, 7 June 2016

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dotard

noun

dot·​ard ˈdōt-ərd How to pronounce dotard (audio)
: a person in his or her dotage

dotard

noun

as in geriatric

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • geriatric
  • oldster
  • ancient
  • beldam
  • beldame
  • grandam
  • dowager
  • elder
  • senior citizen
  • senior
  • graybeard
  • old-timer
  • golden-ager
  • adult
  • patriarch
  • grandame
  • whitebeard
  • grown-up
  • gaffer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • youth
  • youngster
  • adolescent
  • juvenile
  • child
  • minor
  • kid
  • cub
  • kiddy
  • kiddie
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