smooth-haired
Definition
Adjective: * Having hair that feels smooth to the touch. This describes a person or animal whose hair is fine, sleek, and lacking roughness or coarseness.
Usage
The adjective "smooth-haired" is used attributively, typically placed directly before the noun it describes. It is a descriptive term often found in formal, literary, or technical contexts, such as breed descriptions for animals.
Examples
- The smooth-haired dachshund is a popular variety of the breed.
- She petted the smooth-haired cat, enjoying its silky fur.
- The figurine depicted a smooth-haired woman in classical robes.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in comparative and superlative forms: "smoother-haired," "smoothest-haired."
- Of the two puppies, the black one is the smoothest-haired.
Variants and Related Words
- Smooth-coated: A near-synonymous compound adjective, more commonly used for animals, especially in breed standards (e.g., smooth-coated collie).
- Sleek-haired: Another adjective with a very similar meaning, emphasizing a glossy, well-groomed appearance.
- Silky-haired: An adjective that emphasizes a soft, fine, and lustrous quality, like silk.
Synonyms
- Sleek
- Silky
- Glossy
Antonyms
- Rough-haired
- Coarse-haired
- Wiry-haired
- Shaggy
Adjective
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having hair that feels smooth
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