hoary — grayish white in color; old and respected; ancient or overused
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: grayish white in color; old and respected; ancient or overused
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːri/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's hoary mustache made him look like a wise wizard.
- The professor rolled his eyes at the student's hoary excuse about the dog eating homework.
- The hoary mountains were covered with ancient snow that never melted.
hoary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɔːri/]
grayish white in color; old and respected; ancient or overused
an elderly scholar with flowing white hair and beard sits at a carved wooden desk, carefully opening an ancient leather-bound tome. His weathered hands turn pages that are yellowed with age while wisps of his hoary hair catch the lamplight. The old book releases a small cloud of dust as centuries-old knowledge is revealed on faded parchment pages. A young student leans in respectfully, eyes wide with wonder at the scholar's vast collection of time-worn wisdom. the grayish-white appearance of age combined with deep respect for ancient knowledge
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'har' meaning gray or white, originally referring to gray hair. Over time it developed meanings related to old age, wisdom, and sometimes being outdated or stale.
Breakdown
hoar (gray/white, especially with age) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather's hoary mustache made him look like a wise wizard.”
“The professor rolled his eyes at the student's hoary excuse about the dog eating homework.”
“The hoary mountains were covered with ancient snow that never melted.”
“He told the same hoary stories about his youth every family gathering.”
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