Meaning & use
anile
Resembling a feeble or foolish old woman, especially in manner or thinking (dated and often disparaging).
See it in a sentence
Critics dismissed the argument as anile nonsense unworthy of serious debate.
The character's anile mutterings were meant to seem confused and out of touch.
A note on using this word
Anile is rare, old-fashioned, and generally considered offensive; most modern writers avoid it and choose neutral wording instead.
Words with a similar meaning
feeblesenile
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