sixtyish
Approximately six decades old
Around sixty years old, or approximately sixty in quantity.
The suffix -ish softens the precision: She's sixtyish, maybe a bit older.
Can also describe qualities associated with that age range: The décor had a sixtyish vibe—all mid-century modern.
In life's middle decades
- seniorHigher in rank
- sexagenarianPerson in sixth decade
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- agingGrowing older over time
graying · mature · seasoned · vintage · golden years · pensioner · retiree · senior citizen
Having practical knowledge gained
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
- sagacityPenetrating mental acuity
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
discernment · perspective · hindsight · mentorship · guidance · expertise · knowledge · prudence
Losing color with age
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- crow's feetWrinkles at eye corners
- reading glassesCorrective lenses for close-up
presbyopia · laugh lines · salt-and-pepper · bifocals · weathered · well-preserved · youthful · spry
Landmark 1969 music festival
- BeatlesIconic sixties rock quartet
- Vietnam WarCold-era Indochina military engagement
- civil rightsGuaranteed individual legal protections
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
hippies · flower power · Cold War · Apollo 11 · Watergate · disco · vinyl records · bell-bottoms
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- 401(k)Tax-advantaged retirement savings account
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- MedicareFederal senior health program
- superannuationRetirement savings scheme
annuity · IRA · senior discounts · downsizing · estate planning · golden years · leisure · golf
middle-aged
In life's middle decades
- seniorHigher in rank
- sexagenarianPerson in sixth decade
- elderlyAdvanced in age
aging · graying · mature · seasoned · vintage · golden years · pensioner · retiree · senior citizen · AARP
experienced
Having practical knowledge gained
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
- sagacityPenetrating mental acuity
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
judgment · discernment · perspective · hindsight · mentorship · guidance · expertise · knowledge · prudence · worldly
graying
Losing color with age
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- crow's feetWrinkles at eye corners
reading glasses · presbyopia · laugh lines · salt-and-pepper · bifocals · weathered · well-preserved · youthful · spry · wrinkles
Woodstock
Landmark 1969 music festival
- BeatlesIconic sixties rock quartet
- Vietnam WarCold-era Indochina military engagement
- civil rightsGuaranteed individual legal protections
counterculture · hippies · flower power · Cold War · Apollo 11 · Watergate · disco · vinyl records · bell-bottoms · rotary phone
pension
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- 401(k)Tax-advantaged retirement savings account
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- MedicareFederal senior health program
superannuation · annuity · IRA · senior discounts · downsizing · estate planning · golden years · leisure · golf · cruise