Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoariest
adjective
ˈhɔːr.i.ɪst
Definition
The most old or ancient, suggesting something that is very old or covered with gray or white hair.
Examples
- The hoariest traditions of the village are still practiced by its inhabitants.
- He told the hoariest jokes, making everyone laugh despite their age.
- The hoariest trees in the forest are witnesses to centuries of history.
Meaning
Referring to someone or something that is aged, particularly in a dignified or respected way.
Synonyms
- ancient
- venerable
- oldest
- timeworn
- aged
