# ältlich

ältlich is a German adjective meaning “appearing older than one is; particularly: having the untimely appearance of an elderly person”. Forms: ältlicher, am ältlichsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: ältlicher
- Superlative: am ältlichsten

## In other languages

- Русский: пожилой, стареющий, старообразный

## Meanings

1. _of a person_ appearing older than one is; particularly: having the untimely appearance of an elderly person
   - Die Braut war eine große, schon etwas ältliche Frau. — The bride was a tall, already a bit elderly-looking woman.
2. _of physical traits_ appearing old or elderly; giving the appearance of advanced age (whether untimely or not)
   - Die modische Brille stand in scharfem Gegensatz zu seinem ältlichen Gesicht. — His fashionable glasses were in sharp contrast to his elderly face.

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