The Opposite(Antonym) of “hairless”
The antonyms of hairless are hairy and hirsute. The antonyms hairy and hirsute describe the presence of hair on the body, while hairless describes the absence of hair.
Explore all Antonyms of “hairless”
- 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 man had a hairy chest and arms.
Having a lot of hair, especially on the face or body.
Example
The actor grew a hirsute beard for his role in the movie.
Key Differences: hairy vs hirsute
- 1Hairy is a more common term that describes the presence of hair on any part of the body.
- 2Hirsute is a more formal term that specifically describes the presence of hair on the face or body.
Effective Usage of hairy, hirsute
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use hairy or hirsute to describe someone's physical appearance.
- 2Comparing Animals: Use these antonyms to compare animals with or without hair.
- 3Discussing Grooming: Use these antonyms to discuss grooming habits and preferences.
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Remember this!
The antonyms hairy and hirsute describe the presence of hair on the body, while hairless describes the absence of hair. Use these words to describe physical appearance, compare animals, and discuss grooming habits and preferences.
