Bewhiskered - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Bewhiskered means having whiskers or a noticeable growth of facial hair, often describing someone with a mustache, beard, or sideburns. It can also refer to animals with prominent whiskers.
Definition:
Having a full or prominent growth of whiskers; bearded.
Synonyms:
bearded, whiskered, hairy, unshaven
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
clean-shaven, smooth-faced
Common Collocations:
bewhiskered face, bewhiskered man, bewhiskered old man
Derivatives:
bewhisker (verb), bewhiskering (present participle)
Usage Tips:
Use "bewhiskered" to describe someone or something with noticeable facial hair, often in a literary or humorous context.
Common Phrases:
the bewhiskered gentleman, a bewhiskered cat, the bewhiskered professor
Etymology:
Derived from "be-" (intensive prefix) + "whisker," meaning covered with whiskers; first recorded in the early 19th century.
Examples:
- 1. The bewhiskered sailor told us tales of the sea.
- 2. A bewhiskered cat sat lazily on the windowsill.
- 3. The old photograph showed a stern, bewhiskered man.
- 4. He stroked his bewhiskered chin thoughtfully before answering.