LONG-HAIRED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

long-haired

adjective

variants or longhair

as in intellectual

much given to learning and thinking one of those long-haired idealists who founded short-lived utopias in rural America

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Recent Examples of long-haired In the late 1960s, long-haired, beaded and tie-dyed flower children and hippies brought their incense, guitars and peace symbols to the streets and parks. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Amancio, now 13, was joined by Matilda (6), Manuel (2)—and, most recently, a long-haired Jack Russell puppy. — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The original 2010 film brought in $592 million at the global box office, with Mandy Moore voicing the bubbly, long-haired princess and Zachary Levi voicing the arrogant Flynn. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 The original Tangled movie followed the magically long-haired Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), who has spent her entire life in a tower. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Bret and Thom run to Susan’s bedroom door, which opens to reveal Debbie and Ryan cowering shirtless before the long-haired intruder. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Large, white, long-haired cat the Big Lebowski settled into a loaf position by my head. — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Like Crawford, Mayer was also a long-haired shortstop from California who hit from the left side. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 How in the Nine Realms did Thor—a bland, long-haired jock set to inherit his daddy’s empire—become one of Marvel’s most interesting and likeable heroes? — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

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But rather than building it near the existing complex, it was constructed on vacant land in the Latin Quarter, the intellectual heart of the city.

— Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Indeed, while Baldessari’s work might seem bland and intellectual at first glance, plenty of pieces in the show put his sense of humor on full display.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellectual

Adjective

Japan has selected Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s luminously cerebral French-language feature All of a Sudden as its submission for the best international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Even in the face of all that pressure, the shows — which debuted the tour’s four revolving setlists — were wildly successful, with tributes to Peart helping one of rock’s most cerebral bands hit new heights of emotional impact.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of cerebral

Adjective

All this should be very exciting for fans who have long known one of their favorite games is still unbelievably nerdy and cheesy, but still wanted to see it in the mainstream.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
These polyester fits have also been parodied in video skits, where comedians put on an all-over polyester print outfit, like a wolf T-shirt and galaxy pants, and parody the stereotypical nerdy kid.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of nerdy

Adjective

The woman across from me had pale skin and fierce blue eyes behind thick glasses.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected against antioxidants and quenched.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of blue

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Crème fraîche is a slightly tangy cultured cream with around 30% fat.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
For instance, in the Hartford student apartments, generous-sized, bathroom vanities with double sinks are topped with cultured marble.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultured

Adjective

Just as the geeky navel-gazing threatens to become tedious, a joke or a wink keeps the audience laughing and focused on the fantastical story Schoenbrun actually wants to tell—which isn’t a genuine slasher at all.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
A bit geeky and has achieved great things in his career, but could probably walk down the street and not be recognised.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of geeky

Adjective

Some are scholarly, some deliciously indiscreet, all are perceptive in one way or another, and one plunges wholesale into obsession.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
The menu is a scholarly affair, with drinks organized by decade and, beyond that, origin location.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of scholarly

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