Hoary
adjective | /hoary/
Very old; also, gray or white with age. It can describe ideas or stories that are old and familiar.
Hoary
adjective | /hoary/
Advanced WordsHARDVery old; also, gray or white with age. It can describe ideas or stories that are old and familiar.
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"A hoary oak stood at the entrance to the village. Means: A very old oak tree stood at the village entrance."
"The speaker repeated a hoary excuse that everyone had heard before. Means: The speaker used an old, overfamiliar excuse."
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Think of hoary hair turning white with age: hoary can mean very old or gray-haired.
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