woolly-haired
Definition
Adjective: * Covered with dense, often matted or curly hair. This describes something, typically an animal or a person, that has a thick, fuzzy, or tightly curled coat of hair that may appear tangled or unkempt.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe the specific texture and appearance of hair or fur. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies. * The woolly-haired sheepdog needed a good brushing. * He was a woolly-haired man with a bushy beard. * The breed is known for its woolly-haired coat, which provides excellent insulation.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used figuratively to describe something that has a soft, fuzzy, or tangled appearance, like certain types of plants or clouds.
- The woolly-haired seed pods drifted on the breeze.
Variants and Related Words
- Woolly (adj.): Having a texture or appearance resembling wool; fuzzy, curly, or unclear in thought. (e.g., , )
- Wooly (adj.): An alternative spelling of "woolly."
- Fleecy (adj.): Resembling or covered with a soft, wool-like texture.
- Hirsute (adj.): A more formal or technical term for being hairy or covered in hair.
Synonyms
- Furry
- Shaggy
- Bushy
- Curly-haired
- Fuzzy
Antonyms
- Bald
- Hairless
- Sleek
- Smooth-haired
Adjective
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covered with dense often matted or curly hairs
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woolly lambs
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