grizzled

[ griz-uhld ]

adjective

1. having gray or partly gray hair.
2. gray or partly gray.

grizzled

/ ˈɡrɪzəld /

adjective

1. streaked or mixed with grey; grizzly; griseous
2. having grey or partly grey hair

Other Words From

• un·grizzled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of grizzled¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See grizzle ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

A grizzled man singing into a microphone, his feet sandy and splayed.

From Los Angeles Times

A grizzled Gibson is always a compelling screen presence; the late, great Liotta is appropriately terrifying too.

From Los Angeles Times

Although there is not much consensus among the panelists, the current frontrunner is Jodie Foster, who portrays the grizzled police chief investigating the disappearance of a group of scientists in “True Detective: Night Country.”

From Los Angeles Times

There’s even the odd love song, in which Williams’ grizzled voice shades in the heartbreak with wearied affection.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday night, they looked like grizzled playoff veterans.

From Seattle Times