decrepit · infirm · withered · brittle · delicate · trembling · stooped · wrinkled · gaunt · thin · shaky · tottering · hobbling · cane · walker · nursing · bones · papery
old and frailhale and hearty
In excellent health
strapping · able-bodied · full of life · virile · indefatigable
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Related — elderly (Advanced in age); fragile (Easily broken or damaged); feeble (Weak and ineffective); weak · aged · decrepit · infirm · withered · brittle · delicate · trembling · stooped · wrinkled
age and physical conditionold and frail ≠ hale and hearty In excellent health; strapping · able-bodied · full of life · virile · indefatigable
vulnerabilityold and frail ≠ built to last Designed for longevity
independence and capabilityold and frail ≠ flourishing Prospering vigorously; in good shape · firing on all cylinders · going strong
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