Matronly: alternatives and connections

Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.

To move or go forward; to proceed; as, he advanced to greet me.

In the front or before others, as regards progress or ideas; as, advanced opinions, advanced thinkers.

The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; a…

a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years"

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a person afflicted with arthritis; "the hands of an elderly arthritic"

The act of asserting, or that which is asserted; positive declaration or averment; affirmation; statement asserted; position advanced.

(literary) the later years of one's life, especially after one has finished their career.; "He spent his autumn years surrounded by fa…

A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.

A central claim that someone argues is true.

A woman in general, esp. an elderly woman.

A group or division of ten; esp., a period of ten years; a decennium; as, a decade of years or days; a decade of soldiers; the second…

Consisting of ten years; happening every ten years; as, a decennial period; decennial games.

abnormal spinal curvature that results when osteoporosis causes the spine to collapse; seen most often in elderly women

An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish…

Somewhat old; elderly.