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View usage for: (hɔːri) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a problem or subject as hoary, you mean that it is old and familiar. ...the hoary old myth that increased competition will drive up standards. Synonyms: old, aged, ancient, antique More Synonyms of hoary More Synonyms of hoary (ˈhɔːrɪ) adjectiveWord forms: hoarier or hoariest1. having grey or white hair 2. white or whitish-grey in colour Derived forms hoarily (ˈhoarily) adverb hoariness (ˈhoariness) noun hoary in American English (ˈhɔri) adjectiveWord forms: ˈhoarier or ˈhoariest1. white, gray, or grayish-white 2. having white or gray hair because very old : also ˈhoarˌy-headed (ˈhɔriˌhɛdɪd) Derived forms hoarily (ˈhoarily) adverb hoariness (ˈhoariness) noun Examples of 'hoary' in a sentencehoary Definition very old the hoary old myth that women are unpredictable Definition having grey or white hair hoary beards Synonyms white-haired silvery grey-haired hoar Additional synonymsDefinition advanced in years She has an aged parent who needs some care. Synonyms old, getting on, grey, ancient, antique, elderly, past it (informal), age-old, antiquated, hoary, superannuated, senescent, cobwebby Definition very old ancient rites Synonyms very old, early, aged, antique, obsolete, archaic, age-old, bygone, antiquated, hoary, olden, superannuated, antediluvian, timeworn, old as the hills Definition obsolete or old-fashioned The factory is so antiquated, it isn't worth saving. Synonyms obsolete, old, aged, ancient, antique, old-fashioned, elderly, dated, past it (informal), out-of-date, archaic, outmoded, passé, old hat, hoary, superannuated, antediluvian, outworn, cobwebby, old as the hills - hoarder
- hoarse
- hoarseness
- hoary
- hoax
- hoaxer
- hobble
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