The Opposite(Antonym) of “bearded”
The antonyms of bearded are clean-shaven and smooth-faced. These antonyms describe the absence of facial hair, which is the defining characteristic of a beard.
Explore all Antonyms of “bearded”
- clean-shaven
- smooth-faced
Definitions and Examples of clean-shaven, smooth-faced
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
clean-shaven
Having no facial hair; shaven closely.
Example
He looked completely different after shaving his beard and appearing clean-shaven.
smooth-faced
Having a face that is smooth and free of any facial hair.
Example
He had always been smooth-faced, so growing a beard was a new experience for him.
Key Differences: clean-shaven vs smooth-faced
- 1Clean-shaven specifically describes a person who has shaved off all their facial hair, while smooth-faced can describe anyone who does not have facial hair, including those who have never grown it.
- 2Clean-shaven is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of bearded but does not necessarily imply a spectrum of gradation. Smooth-faced, on the other hand, is a gradable antonym, meaning it implies a spectrum of varying degrees of facial hair.
Effective Usage of clean-shaven, smooth-faced
- 1Personal Grooming: Use these antonyms to describe your own facial hair or someone else's.
- 2Physical Descriptions: Incorporate these antonyms in descriptions of characters in stories or movies.
- 3Fashion and Style: Use these antonyms to describe different styles of facial hair and grooming.
Remember this!
The antonyms clean-shaven and smooth-faced describe the absence of facial hair, which is the defining characteristic of a beard. Clean-shaven is a complementary antonym, while smooth-faced is a gradable antonym that implies a spectrum of varying degrees of facial hair. Use these antonyms to describe personal grooming, physical appearances, and fashion and style.
