MIDDLE-AGED


Meaning of MIDDLE-AGED in English

1.

If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they are neither young nor old. People between the ages of 40 and 60 are usually considered to be ~.

...~, married businessmen.

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone’s activities or interests as ~, you are critical of them because you think they are typical of a ~ person, for example by being conventional or old-fashioned.

Her novels are ~ and boring.

ADJ disapproval

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