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Definition of grayheaded
grayheaded
/ˈɡreɪˌhɛd.ɪd/
(UK: greyheaded)
gray · head · ed
grayheaded Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
grayheaded Game Scores & Validity
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• adjective
1
American Having gray hair on the head, or having a gray-colored head (as of certain birds and other animals).
Example
"The grayheaded gentleman sat quietly on the park bench reading the morning newspaper."
2
American Old, elderly, or mature in years and experience.
Example
"The young apprentice listened carefully to the counsel of the grayheaded elders in the village."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grayheaded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grayheaded