Shaven: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaven

 

[ หˆสƒeษช.vษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, grooming

Shaven refers to the condition of having removed hair from the skin, particularly from the face or head. This term is commonly used to describe a clean-shaven face, where facial hair has been completely eliminated. Shaven can also pertain to other areas of the body where hair has been removed. The practice of shaving has cultural significance in many societies, often associated with hygiene and personal appearance.

Synonyms

bald, clean-shaven, shorn, smooth

Examples of usage

  • He prefers a shaven look for professional meetings.
  • After his shaven head became a trend, many followed suit.
  • A shaven face is often seen as a sign of cleanliness.
  • He maintains a shaven appearance by shaving daily.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barbado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rasierter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ั–ะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogolony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ƒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rasรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afeitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท traลŸ edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด๋„๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oholil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oholenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ƒๅ…‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afeitado

Etymology

The word 'shaven' is derived from the Old English word 'sceafan', which means 'to shave'. Its etymology traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*skฤbลnฤ…', which has similar meanings related to cutting or removing hair. Over time, the term evolved in various Germanic languages, appearing as 'shave' in Middle English. The evolution of grooming practices contributed to the popularity of the term, as societal norms around personal cleanliness and hairstyle choices influenced how individuals presented themselves. In contemporary usage, 'shaven' is widely recognized in contexts ranging from personal grooming to fashion, reflecting a long-standing cultural emphasis on appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,053, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.