The Opposite(Antonym) of “unhairy”
The antonyms of unhairy are hairy and hirsute. These words describe the presence or absence of hair on a person or animal's body.
Explore all Antonyms of “unhairy”
- 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 hairy spider crawled up the wall, making her shiver with fear.
Having a lot of hair, especially on the face or body.
Example
The hirsute man had a thick beard and bushy eyebrows.
Key Differences: hairy vs hirsute
- 1Hairy is a more common term that describes the presence of hair on a person or animal's body.
- 2Hirsute is a less common term that also describes the presence of hair, but it is often used to describe excessive hair growth on the face or body.
Effective Usage of hairy, hirsute
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe someone's physical appearance, such as in a character description in a story.
- 2Talking About Animals: Use these antonyms to describe the fur or hair of animals.
- 3Discussing Grooming: Use these antonyms to talk about hair removal or grooming habits.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unhairy are hairy and hirsute. Use hairy to describe the presence of hair on a person or animal's body, and hirsute to describe excessive hair growth on the face or body. These words can be used to describe physical appearance, animals, and grooming habits.
