The Opposite(Antonym) of “glabrous”
The antonyms of glabrous are hairy and hirsute. The antonyms hairy and hirsute describe the presence of hair on a surface, while glabrous means smooth and without hair.
Explore all Antonyms of “glabrous”
- hirsute
- hairy
Definitions and Examples of hairy, hirsute
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hairy
Covered with hair; having a lot of hair.
Example
The caterpillar was hairy and had long, black bristles.
Having a lot of hair, especially thick or dark hair.
Example
The man had a hirsute chest and back that he never bothered to shave.
Key Differences: hairy vs hirsute
- 1Hairy is a general term that describes the presence of hair on a surface.
- 2Hirsute is a more specific term that describes the presence of thick or dark hair on a surface.
Effective Usage of hairy, hirsute
- 1Biology: Use these antonyms to describe the characteristics of animals and plants.
- 2Personal Grooming: Use these antonyms to describe hair growth patterns on the human body.
- 3Fashion: Use these antonyms to describe clothing or accessories made from materials with different textures.
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Remember this!
The antonyms hairy and hirsute describe the presence of hair on a surface, while glabrous means smooth and without hair. Use these words to describe the characteristics of animals and plants, personal grooming, and fashion.
