whiskered

adjective

Definition of whiskerednext
as in bearded

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  1. bearded
  2. mustachioed
  3. hirsute
  4. shaggy
  5. furred
  6. hairy
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  • Morris was a wild-haired and bearded optimist with gentle eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Below is Jordan — bearded, stern, and wearing a leather jacket — as Det.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bearded
Adjective
  • The youngest hostage was a nine-month-old redheaded baby and the oldest was a mustachioed grandpa.
    — Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • A couple of seats away from him was Jack, the moustachioed cowboy now the moustachioed scholar, whispering in Evelyn’s ear.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 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
Adjective
  • The world could use more shaggy hangouts and layered mysteries, let alone series that manage to be both at the same time.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Using a wooden spoon or the stand mixer, mix until a shaggy dough forms.
    — Hali Bey Ramdene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaggy
Adjective
  • As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • The 3-year-old, black-furred wolf has become the first of her kind known to venture into Sequoia National Park in more than a century — after making similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Definition of furred
Adjective
  • The first Adidas Originals x Clot Superstar style is made in an all-over blue hairy suede.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairy
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“Whiskered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiskered. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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