Bald: meaning, definitions and examples

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bald

 

[ bษ”หld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Bald is an adjective used to describe a person or animal that has little or no hair on their head. It can refer to a natural condition where one loses hair due to age, genetics, or health conditions. Some people embrace baldness as a personal style choice, especially in the modern fashion context. Additionally, baldness can be temporary or permanent, depending on its cause. It's often associated with maturity or wisdom in various cultures.

Synonyms

hairless, shorn, smooth

Examples of usage

  • He chose to go bald to simplify his grooming routine.
  • The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States.
  • He noticed he was going bald in his late twenties.

Translations

Translations of the word "bald" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น careca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glatzkรถpfig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ botak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธัะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚yso

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฆฟใ’ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calvo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋จธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตู„ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleลกatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ holohlavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งƒๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pleลกast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถllรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏััั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calvo

Etymology

The word 'bald' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'beald', meaning 'having little or no hair'. This term has been traced back further to Proto-Germanic *baldaz, which signified 'brave' or 'bold' in a metaphorical sense. Historically, the association of baldness with bravery can be linked to the idea of warriors who faced battles without the protection of hair. In many cultures, baldness has been viewed in various lights; it has been seen as a symbol of status, age, or wisdom. The changing perspectives on baldness, particularly in the context of fashion and self-identity in contemporary society, highlight the dynamic nature of how this condition is perceived. Today, baldness may carry connotations of power and self-assuredness, especially with the popularity of bald celebrities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,125, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.