Definition of OLDNESS

oldness

Plural: oldnesses

Noun

  • The state, quality, or condition of being old.
  • the opposite of youngness
  • the quality of being old; the opposite of newness
  • The state of being old; age.

Examples

  • The OLDNESS of some valid words in Words With Friends often surprises new players.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English oldnesse, from Old English ealdnes, ealdnyss (“oldness; age”), equivalent to old + -ness.

Antonyms

newness, youngness

Scrabble Score: 8

oldness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oldness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oldness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

oldness: valid Words With Friends Word