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Superannuated: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Superannuated adjective. Too old to be useful or fashionable; or retired on a pension.
How to say it
soo-puh-RAN-yoo-ay-tid/ˌsuːpəˈranjʊeɪtɪd/
6 syllables, stressed on the third (RAN).
Superannuated in a sentence
The museum’s basement is full of superannuated computers nobody can switch on.
A few superannuated rock stars still headline the summer festivals.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- outdated
- obsolete
- retired
- antiquated
Opposite:
- modern
- up to date
Where superannuated comes from
From Medieval Latin superannuatus, more than a year old.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A few _____ rock stars still headline the summer festivals.
- superannuated
- peripatetic
- interim
Show the answer
superannuated: A few superannuated rock stars still headline the summer festivals.