hoary

(adjective)

adjective

1. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

- nodded his hoary head

Similar word(s): old, gray, grey, grizzly, hoar

2. ancient

- hoary jokes

Similar word(s): old, rusty

3. covered with fine whitish hairs or down

Similar word(s): haired, hairy, hirsute, canescent

Sentences with hoary as an adjective:

- The old man bowed his hoary head in acquiescence.