Synonyms of white-haired
26 similar words
Another word for white-haired is silver-haired. Other synonyms of white-haired are grizzly, grizzled, hoary, wintry and elder.
Synonyms and similar words for white-haired
adjectiveHaving white hair; especially, of a person, from old age.
- hoaryWhite or grey with age.
- elderCloser to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.
- elderly
- geriatric informal
- gerontologic informalSynonym of gerontological.
- gerontological informalOf or pertaining to gerontology.
- long in the toothOld; aged.
- matured
- of a certain age euphemistic
- old as Methuselah
- on in years euphemisticOld; advanced in age.
- over the hillOf a person, old, past the prime of life.
- senior
- superannuated
- ivy-covered UK
- preserved US
- wintryAged, white-haired.
- grizzlyGrey-haired, greyish.
- silver-hairedHaving greyish-white hair.
- gray / grey
- gray-headed / grey-headed
- grey-haired / gray-haired
- grizzledGreyed, old.
- silvery-haired
- grisly obsoleteHorrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.
- mouldy derogatory, obsoleteGray-headed, whether from age or hair powder.
Meaning of white-haired
- adjective Having white hair; especially, of a person, from old age.
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