Hoary: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
hoary
[ หhษหri ]
appearance, age
Hoary describes something that is grayish-white, often associated with age, particularly when referring to hair. It can also refer to something that is ancient or old, conveying a sense of wisdom or venerable quality.
Synonyms
aged, ancient, gray, venerable
Examples of usage
- The hoary old tree stood at the edge of the forest.
- She had a hoary mane of hair that spoke of her many years.
- The hoary traditions of the village were passed down through generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "hoary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cabelos brancos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคซเฅเคฆ เคฌเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช grau
๐ฎ๐ฉ beruban
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ siwy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝ้ซชใฎ
๐ซ๐ท cheveux blancs
๐ช๐ธ canoso
๐น๐ท beyaz saรงlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ํฌ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนุฑ ุฃุจูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกedivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกedรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ siv
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรญtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤ
๐ฒ๐ฝ canoso
Etymology
The word 'hoary' originates from the Old English 'har', which means gray or white. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'harwaz', which also means gray or whitish. Over time, 'hoary' evolved to describe not only the color of hair but also something that has existed for a long time, suggesting not just age but the wisdom and venerability that comes with it. In literature, 'hoary' is often used to evoke imagery of ancient and time-worn aspects of nature or history, indicating a connection between age and knowledge.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,716, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19713 reminiscence
- 19714 spectre
- 19715 drumming
- 19716 hoary
- 19717 enjoining
- 19718 incompletely
- 19719 loathing
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