Hairier: meaning, definitions and examples

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hairier

 

[ ˈhɛəriər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal characteristics

The term 'hairier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'hairy,' which describes something that is covered in a lot of hair. It is often used to compare the amount of hair on different animals or even humans. For example, one dog may be described as hairier than another if it has a thicker or longer fur coat. The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe situations or feelings that may be overwhelming or complex.

Synonyms

fluffier, fuzzier, shaggier

Examples of usage

  • The cat is hairier than the dog.
  • After the summer, his beard looked even hairier.
  • This breed tends to be hairier than others.

Translations

Translations of the word "hairier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais peludo

🇮🇳 ज्यादा बालों वाला

🇩🇪 haariger

🇮🇩 lebih berbulu

🇺🇦 більш волохатий

🇵🇱 bardziej owłosiony

🇯🇵 より毛深い

🇫🇷 plus poilu

🇪🇸 más peludo

🇹🇷 daha kıllı

🇰🇷 더 털이 많은

🇸🇦 أكثر شعرًا

🇨🇿 více chlupatý

🇸🇰 viac chlpatejší

🇨🇳 更毛茸茸的

🇸🇮 bolj dlakast

🇮🇸 fyllri hár

🇰🇿 көбірек жүнді

🇬🇪 მეტად თმისიანი

🇦🇿 daha tüklü

🇲🇽 más peludo

Etymology

The word 'hairy' originates from the Old English 'hæġer,' which means 'covered with hair or fur.' As English evolved, the adjective took on its modern form, 'hairy,' describing creatures with noticeable hair or fur. The comparative form 'hairier' emerged as English speakers sought to describe varying degrees of hairiness among animals, plants, and even metaphorically among situations. The addition of the suffix '-ier' follows the conventions of English comparative adjectives, allowing for easy comparison. This linguistic evolution has allowed the word to retain its descriptive nature while also expanding its usage into more abstract domains.