What does ANILE mean?

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Adjective

Definitions

1. characteristic of old age; senile
2. feeble or weak-minded; childish

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈæn.aɪl/
• UK: /ˈæn.aɪl/

Origin and Usage

The word "anile" comes from the Latin word "anilis," meaning "of an old woman." It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe someone who was senile or feeble-minded. Today, it is most commonly used to describe behavior that is characteristic of old age or someone who is acting in a childish or immature way.

Synonyms

• senile
• childish
• foolish
• immature
• juvenile

Related Words

• alien
• anima
• anise
• elain
• liane

Example Sentences

• Her anile behavior was a source of embarrassment to her family.
• The old mans anile ramblings made no sense to anyone.
• She had become increasingly anile in her old age, forgetting even the simplest things.