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Hoary: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoary

 

[ หˆhษ”หri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabelos brancos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคฌเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beruban

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝ้ซชใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheveux blancs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beyaz saรงlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋—ํฌ๋—ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑ ุฃุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canoso

Word origin

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.