hirsute — having an abundant covering of hair; very hairy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an abundant covering of hair; very hairy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɜːrsut/
Korean meaning: 털이 많은, 털복숭이의
Korean pronunciation: **허**슛
Example Sentences
- The hirsute barista's arm hair kept getting in the coffee, so customers started requesting 'extra hair, please' as a joke.
- Despite his hirsute appearance, he was surprisingly gentle and soft-spoken.
- The hirsute actor had to shave for three hours to transform into the smooth villain character.
hirsute
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɜːrsut//
having an abundant covering of hair; very hairy
an extremely hairy man sits in the barber's chair with thick hair covering his arms, chest, and back completely. The overwhelmed barber holds multiple clippers and scissors, staring at the massive amount of hair to trim. Hair covers every visible part of the customer's body so densely it looks like fur. The barber's tools seem tiny compared to the enormous task ahead of managing all this hair. Other customers in nearby chairs turn to look with amazement at the incredibly hairy person. someone having an abundant covering of hair all over their body
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'hirsutus' meaning hairy or shaggy. Ancient Romans used this word to describe animals or people with coarse, abundant hair.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hirsute barista's arm hair kept getting in the coffee, so customers started requesting 'extra hair, please' as a joke.”
“Despite his hirsute appearance, he was surprisingly gentle and soft-spoken.”
“The hirsute actor had to shave for three hours to transform into the smooth villain character.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.