gray-haired

Showing one's years

Gray-haired describes someone whose hair has turned gray, typically from aging.

The term often serves as shorthand for elderly or experienced: gray-haired veterans of the industry, a gray-haired grandmother.

Also spelled grey-haired, especially in British English.

aging

grizzled

Streaked with gray

aging · silvering · mature · old · venerable · weathered · time-worn · seasoned · vintage · retired

distinguished

silver fox

Appealing older gentleman

sophisticated · stately · noble · dapper · genteel · polished · patrician · graceful · distinguished · esteemed

wisdom

sage

Wisdom keeper or seasoning

knowledgeable · insightful · sagacious · prudent · discerning · enlightened · astute · judicious · perspicacious · venerated

Categories
Opposites
hair color/pigmentation

gray-haireddark-haired

Having black or brown locks

black-haired · raven-haired · brunette · red-haired · blonde

age/life stage

gray-hairedyoung

Not yet mature

youthful · juvenile · fresh-faced · immature · baby-faced

Family

gray, hair, hairy, grey, hairs, graying, grayish, grayed, haired

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G