Grizzled

Part of Speech

Adjective / Verb

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrɪzəld/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having grey or partially grey hair, often due to age.
• Adjective: Weathered, worn, or rugged in appearance, often used to describe a person's demeanor or look.
• Verb: Past tense of 'grizzle', meaning to turn grey or have grey streaks.

Usage Examples

• The grizzled man looked wise beyond his years.
• He had a grizzled beard that spoke of years of experience.
• The grizzled veteran of many battles was highly respected.

Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, "grizzled" is derived from the word "grizzle," meaning to turn grey, likely related to the word "gris," which means "grey" in French. The term is typically used to describe someone or something marked by the gradual change in color, particularly the greying of hair or fur.

Synonyms

• Grey
• Silvered
• Frosted
• Salt-and-pepper
• Weathered

Antonyms

• Young
• Unmarked
• Fresh
• Bright

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