
Decrepitude
Aging Context
Use 'decrepitude' to describe extreme old age, often implying poor condition or quality.
The antique clock teetered on the edge of decrepitude.
Physical Condition
'Decrepitude' often describes something worn out or weakened over time, not just old.
After years of neglect, the bridge was a picture of decrepitude.
Negative Feeling
The word conveys a negative, sometimes pitiful feeling about the subject's condition.
Watching the decaying manor sink into decrepitude was a sorrowful sight.