Meaning of the word hoary in English

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hoary

US /ˈhɔːr.i/

UK /ˈhɔːr.i/

having gray or white hair; aged

Example:

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The hoary old man sat by the fireplace, telling stories of his youth.

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His long, hoary beard reached his chest.

Synonym:

gray-haired white-haired aged ancient venerable

very old and well-known; ancient

Example:

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The tradition is a hoary custom, passed down through generations.

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He repeated the same hoary jokes, much to everyone's annoyance.

Synonym:

ancient venerable old time-honored hackneyed trite

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