Hoary

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔri/

Definitions of hoary

adjective Hoary is an adjective that describes something as old, white or gray with age, or ancient.

Example Sentences

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

A2 The hoary mountains were covered in snow during the winter.

B1 The hoary traditions of the village have been passed down for generations.

B2 The hoary professor was renowned for his expertise in ancient languages.

C1 The hoary castle stood as a reminder of the region's rich history.

C2 The hoary oak tree in the courtyard was said to be over 500 years old.

Examples of hoary in a Sentence

formal The hoary old professor lectured on ancient philosophy.

informal My hoary neighbor always tells stories about the good old days.

slang That hoary dude at the party was totally out of touch with reality.

figurative The hoary traditions of the past still hold strong in this small town.

Grammatical Forms of hoary

• past tense: hoaried
• plural: hoaries
• comparative: hoarier
• superlative: hoariest
• present tense: hoary
• future tense: will be hoary
• perfect tense: has been hoary
• continuous tense: is being hoary
• singular: hoary
• positive degree: hoary
• infinitive: to be hoary
• gerund: being hoary
• participle: hoary

Origin and Evolution of hoary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoary' originated from Old English 'har' meaning gray or white.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hoary' has come to be associated with age or antiquity, often used to describe something old or ancient.