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grizzled

/ˈɡrɪz.əld/
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• adjective

1

Having or streaked with gray hair, fur, or bristles, typically as a result of advancing age.

Example

"The old fisherman stroked his grizzled beard as he watched the storm clouds gather over the harbor."

2

Showing the rugged physical wear and deep experience of a long, demanding life or career.

Example

"The rookie journalist was paired with a grizzled newsroom veteran who had covered four decades of city politics."

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• Rhymes for grizzled

• Nearby Words

grittily
grittiness
gritty
grizzled
grizzly
grizzly bear
groan

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English noun 'grisel' (meaning an old gray-haired man or a gray horse), which comes from the Old French 'grisel', a diminutive of 'gris' (gray), ultimately of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grizzled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grizzled
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