hoary

UK
/ˈhɔːri/
US
/ˈhɔri/

Translations

hoaryadjective
hoarier
Comp.
hoariest
Super.
UK
/ˈhɔːri/
US
/ˈhɔri/
The old man had a hoary beard.
У старика была седая борода.
The legend is as hoary as the hills.
Легенда древняя, как холмы.

Definitions

hoaryadjective
Gray or white with age.
The old man had a hoary beard that reached down to his chest.
Ancient or venerable.
The hoary traditions of the village were passed down through generations.
Stale or trite from overuse.
The comedian's hoary jokes failed to amuse the audience.
Covered with a whitish or grayish down or fine hairs; hoar.
The sage plant has hoary leaves that feel soft and velvety.