Jacob Weisberg

To describe the world Michael Jackson has created around himself as a childhood fantasy isn't quite accurate. Thanks to wealth and celebrity, he has been able to live as a superannuated child. With the help of plastic surgery and dramatic affectation, he has made himself look and sound pre-pubescent.

American Journalist

Howard Jacobson

It's not only teenagers who think they look good in pre-holed jeans, and I doubt it's only the superannuated who are amused by Ant and Dec.

British Novelist

Joseph Addison

There is not a more unhappy being than a superannuated idol.

English Writer

Often hints at a preference for modern over old systems, invoking a sense of nostalgia or history.

Cultural Associations

May imply criticism of something as no longer effective, and a need for replacement or updating.

Criticism or Dismissal

While critical, 'superannuated' is less harsh than calling something 'worthless' or 'useless'.

Not Insulting

Implies retirement because of age, rather than choice or other circumstances.

Retirement Context

Conveys respect for a person's career duration, often paired with a tone of gratitude.

Respectful Tone

May subtly imply retirement due to declining health, which should be approached respectfully.

Superannuated