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graying

 

[ หˆษกreษชษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hair color

Graying refers to the process in which hair loses its pigment and turns gray, typically associated with aging. This phenomenon occurs as the body produces less melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color. Graying can start as early as oneโ€™s twenties and is often seen as a sign of maturity or aging.

Synonyms

silvering, turning gray, whitening

Examples of usage

  • She noticed graying hair around her temples.
  • Many people embrace graying as a natural part of aging.
  • His graying beard gave him a distinguished appearance.
Context #2 | Noun

aging process

Graying can also denote the general process of becoming gray with age, especially concerning hair but sometimes applied to other areas such as skin. The term can be used more broadly to refer to anything that is becoming less colorful or vibrant.

Synonyms

aging, dulling, fading

Examples of usage

  • The graying of society is a common topic in demographic studies.
  • Her artwork reflected the graying of emotions and experiences.
  • The graying landscape signified the end of summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "graying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descolorimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ergrauung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memutih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะธะฒั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siwienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใซใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grisonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encanecimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grileลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰์ด ๋˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedivฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedivenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜็ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sivenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ะปะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฅแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bozarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encanecimiento

Etymology

The term 'graying' originates from the Old English word 'grฤ“o,' which means gray. This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*grayaz,' which also denotes the color gray. As societies evolved, so did the language surrounding phenomena associated with aging and color. The use of 'graying' in relation to hair gained prominence in the 20th century as discussions about aging and beauty standards became more prevalent. With the advent of science and a deeper understanding of genetics, the meanings and contexts of graying expanded, correlating it with factors such as stress and health. Now, graying is commonly discussed not only in relation to physical appearance but also as a metaphor for aging and the wisdom that often accompanies it.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,499, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.