Grizzled

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪzəld/

Definitions of grizzled

adjective having gray or partly gray hair

Example Sentences

A1 The grizzled old man sat on the park bench feeding pigeons.

A2 The grizzled veteran shared stories of his time in the war.

B1 The grizzled detective had seen it all in his years on the force.

B2 The grizzled sea captain guided the ship through the storm with ease.

C1 The grizzled mountain guide led the group to the summit without hesitation.

C2 The grizzled professor's lectures were always filled with wisdom and insight.

Examples of grizzled in a Sentence

formal The grizzled veteran shared his experiences with the new recruits.

informal The grizzled old man always tells the best stories at the bar.

slang That grizzled dude is a total legend around here.

figurative The grizzled landscape told the story of years of harsh weather and erosion.

Grammatical Forms of grizzled

• past tense: grizzled
• plural: grizzled
• comparative: more grizzled
• superlative: most grizzled
• present tense: grizzle
• future tense: will grizzle
• perfect tense: have grizzled
• continuous tense: is grizzling
• singular: grizzled
• positive degree: grizzled
• infinitive: to grizzle
• gerund: grizzling
• participle: grizzled

Origin and Evolution of grizzled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grizzled' originated from Middle English 'grisel', which came from Old French 'gris' meaning gray.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'grizzled' has evolved to not only describe hair or fur that is streaked with gray but also to describe a person who appears worn or tired.