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Methuselah

Methuselah

9.9
A very old person or thing that shows great age
  • noun
  • /məˈθjuːzələ/
  • Literature
translation icon : metusalén
  • Despite his Methuselah reputation at work, he remained sharp and energetic.

If Linus is tech dad, Jay is tech grandpa If if, If Steve is tech Jesus, Jay is tech Methuselah.

Examples

  • The tortoise, a true Methuselah among reptiles, had been alive for over a century.

  • My grandfather is a real Methuselah at 95 years old.

  • After celebrating his hundredth birthday, everyone called Grandpa a Methuselah.

  • Have you ever met a Methuselah?

  • My grandfather is a true Methuselah, having witnessed nearly a century of history.

  • The town celebrated its oldest resident, who has been affectionately called the local Methuselah.

  • Among the ancient oaks in the forest, one stands out as a Methuselah, having survived for over a thousand years.

Synonyms

old man
vsMethuselah
380 1.0

A man who is very old

is used for someone extremely aged beyond advanced years
graybeard
vsMethuselah
  • US
1 7.6

An older man with a gray beard who is respected for wisdom

is used for someone extremely aged beyond mere experience or white hair

How Old

Methuselah
  • Literature
9.9
old person
175 1.0
middle-aged
133 2.6

Surface Forms

Methuselah singular
Methuselahs plural

Etymology

Methuselah comes from a man in the Bible who was said to have lived 969 years, so calling someone a Methuselah gives the strong image of a person who is extremely old.