hirsute

/'hə:sju:t/

Thân thiện

Jacob was a hirsute man with a thick beard.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a lot of hair; covered with hair: Describes a person, animal, or body part that is notably hairy or has a thick growth of hair.

Usage

• The adjective "hirsute" is a formal or technical term, often used in biological, anthropological, or medical contexts. It is less common in everyday conversation than the simpler word "hairy."
• It typically describes a characteristic state, not a temporary condition.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The hirsute man had a thick, full beard and bushy eyebrows.
  • The botanist noted the plant's hirsute stems, which were covered in fine hairs.
  • Compared to other primates, humans are relatively less hirsute.

Advanced Usage

• "Hirsutism" (noun): A medical condition characterized by excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair is normally minimal or absent.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with hirsutism.

Variants and Related Words

• Hirsuteness (noun): The quality or state of being hirsute.
  • The hirsuteness of the ancient statue suggested it depicted a wild forest deity.

Synonyms

• Hairy: Covered with hair (more common and less formal).
• Shaggy: Having long, thick, and untidy hair or fur.
• Furry: Covered with fur, like an animal.

Antonyms

• Hairless: Having no hair.
• Bald: Lacking hair on the head.
• Glabrous: Smooth; having a surface without hairs or projections (a technical term, often used in botany and biology).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or covered with hair
   • Jacob was a hairy man
   • a hairy caterpillar

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hairy
• haired