BEWHISKERED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

bewhiskered

adjective

Definition of bewhiskered

as in bearded

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Adjective

He reportedly was kidnapped by a bearded man driving a blue Ford van, and later, his remains were found in a canal off Florida’s Turnpike in Indian River County.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of bearded

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The Pied Piper here is a creepy mustachioed ice cream man (Ari Millen), who comes with an interesting backstory revealed in the final act.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
One mustachioed Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) will return to the small screen this summer in a brand new story that includes some old faces and some new.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of mustachioed

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On top of the appropriately hirsute performer assuming the role of beefy antihero Kratos, the adaptation promises a god-tier ensemble cast, with the likes of Lost’s Sonya Walger and Homeland’s Mandy Patinkin joining the fray.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Only one of the singers revealed listening to Swift on their own time — Chris Tungseth, a lovably hirsute country boy in the Bo Bice/Sundance Head mode.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of hirsute

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The ferocious character also features shaggy black-and-orange hair that matches his tattered pants, and a large necklace adorned with teeth.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
In February, the actress was spotted in Los Angeles with film producer Josh Lieberman sporting a short, shaggy haircut that enhanced her natural texture.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of shaggy

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