Bewhiskered

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪskərd/

Definitions of bewhiskered

adjective having whiskers or a beard

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had a bewhiskered face.

A2 The bewhiskered cat wandered through the garden.

B1 The bewhiskered pirate captain led his crew into battle.

B2 The bewhiskered gentleman was known for his impeccable manners.

C1 The bewhiskered professor lectured passionately about ancient civilizations.

C2 The bewhiskered artist created intricate portraits with meticulous detail.

Examples of bewhiskered in a Sentence

formal The bewhiskered gentleman entered the room with an air of sophistication.

informal The old bewhiskered man down the street always waves hello.

slang Check out that bewhiskered dude, he looks like he's straight out of the 70s.

figurative The bewhiskered tree branches reached out like fingers in the wind.

Grammatical Forms of bewhiskered

• past tense: bewhiskered
• plural: bewhiskered
• comparative: more bewhiskered
• superlative: most bewhiskered
• present tense: bewhisker
• future tense: will bewhisker
• perfect tense: have bewhiskered
• continuous tense: is bewhiskering
• singular: bewhiskered
• positive degree: bewhiskered
• infinitive: to bewhisker
• gerund: bewhiskering
• participle: bewhiskered

Origin and Evolution of bewhiskered

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewhiskered' originated from the combination of 'be-' meaning 'completely' and 'whisker' referring to facial hair on the cheeks and chin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a full beard or abundant facial hair, 'bewhiskered' has evolved to also be used figuratively to describe something old-fashioned or outdated.