bewhiskered
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having hair on the cheeks and chin: Describes a person or animal whose face has grown hair, specifically whiskers or a beard, on the areas of the cheeks and chin.
Usage
- The word "bewhiskered" is a descriptive adjective, often used in literary or somewhat formal contexts to vividly portray a character's appearance. It typically precedes the noun it modifies.
- It is a compound word formed from the prefix "be-" (meaning 'covered with' or 'characterized by') and "whiskered."
Examples
- The old sailor was a bewhiskered man with a face etched by the sea and wind.
- In the portrait, the bewhiskered gentleman looked stern and dignified.
- The cat, a large and bewhiskered tom, sat regally on the wall.
Advanced Usage
- "Bewhiskered" can sometimes be used metaphorically or humorously to describe objects that have protrusions resembling whiskers.
- The antique clock was a bewhiskered contraption with wires sprouting from its sides.
Variants and Related Words
- Whiskered (adj): Having whiskers. (A simpler, more common synonym).
- Bearded (adj): Having a beard. (More specific to the chin and lower face).
- Unshaven (adj): Not shaved; having short hair growing on the face. (Describes the state, not necessarily a full beard).
Synonyms
- Whiskered
- Bearded
- Hirsute (more formal/general, meaning hairy)
- Unshaven
Antonyms
- Clean-shaven
- Smooth-faced
- Bald-faced (can mean lacking hair or markings)
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms that use the exact word "bewhiskered." It is used as a standard adjective.)
Adjective
- having hair on the cheeks and chin