What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
glabrescent
Example
The young leaves are glabrescent, but the mature ones are hairy. [glabrescent: adjective]
Example
The constant use of the wooden handle has made it glabrescent over time. [glabrescent: adjective]
bald
Example
He started going bald in his early twenties. [bald: adjective]
Example
The mountain top was bald and rocky. [bald: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bald is a more common and versatile word used in everyday language, while glabrescent is a technical term used mainly in botanical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between glabrescent and bald?
Glabrescent is a more formal term than bald, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
