grizzled

adjective griz·zled \ ˈgri-zəld \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of grizzled

: sprinkled or streaked with gray : graying

a grizzled beard

; also : having gray hair

a grizzled veteran

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Examples of grizzled in a Sentence

He had thinning hair and a grizzled beard.

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And then there was Miller, by that time a grizzled veteran who had grown accustomed to turnover and change.

— nick moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "In the NCAA tournament, seniors still matter," 28 Mar. 2018
Another possibility is the train carried a grizzled military or political adviser, two of whom also went south last month.

— Washington Post, "Analysis: NKorean visit shows China still has role to play," 27 Mar. 2018
The man with the grizzled beard first saw bare breasts in a family copy of National Geographic.

— alexis soloski, New York Times, "Review: In the Mood for ‘Prurience’? Speak Up," 21 Mar. 2018
Perucchi Sweet Vermouth What to drink to feel like a grizzled old Spaniard.

— max falkowitz, GQ, "These Aperitifs Are the Before-Dinner Drinks You Need on Your Bar Cart," 19 Mar. 2018
At this point, bigger addition might be the return of grizzled vet and briefly retired former captain Mike Fisher. 2.

— jeremy fuchs, SI.com, "Power Rankings: Assessing the NHL's Trade Deadline Fallout," 28 Feb. 2018
Of course, Flaherty is a grizzled veteran at his craft compared to German Madrazo.

— paul newberry, chicagotribune.com, "Sorry Elizabeth Swaney, Olympics should be reserved for the best athletes," 20 Feb. 2018
Robert Forster is outstanding as the grizzled old coot.

— todd mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Damsel': Film Review | Sundance 2018," 24 Jan. 2018
Both were led by a crusty, grizzled coach with a history of espionage, both were built around a generational talent who preferred not to speak much, and both won their first and fifth championships 15 years apart.

— mike finger, San Antonio Express-News, "After Pats’ turmoil, are Spurs the last sane exception?," 13 Jan. 2018

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Definition of grizzled for English Language Learners

: having gray hair

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adjective griz·zled \ ˈgri-zəld \

Definition of grizzled for Students

1 : streaked or mixed with gray

grizzled hair

2 : having gray hair

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