Grizzled: meaning, definitions and examples

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grizzled

 

[ หˆษกrษชz.ษ™ld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, hair

Grizzled refers to hair or fur that is sprinkled or streaked with gray or white, often indicative of age. It can suggest a rugged or wild appearance as well, especially in animals. The term might also be used metaphorically to describe a person who has gained wisdom and experience over time. Overall, grizzled is often associated with maturity and the passage of life.

Synonyms

gray, salt-and-pepper, silver, spotted.

Examples of usage

  • The old man had a grizzled beard.
  • The grizzled veteran shared his stories of war.
  • Her grizzled hair reflected her years of hard work.
  • The grizzled wolf prowled silently through the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "grizzled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grisalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคฌเคพเคฒเฅ‹เค‚ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grauhaarig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beruban

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grisonnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ็™ฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกhรฆrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canoso

Etymology

The word 'grizzled' originates from the Old French term 'gris', meaning 'gray'. This term has its roots in the Latin 'griseus', which also translates to 'gray'. Over time, 'grizzled' was adopted into the English language, maintaining its association with the color gray, particularly in relation to hair or fur. The first recorded use of 'grizzled' in English dates back to the late 16th century, when it began to describe not only the coloring of hair but also the characteristics that come with age. The word is often used to evoke an image of someone or something that has weathered many seasons, conveying a sense of history and experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,897, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.