shaven

[ shey-vuhn ]

verb

1. a past participle of shave.

adjective

1. closely trimmed.

shaven

/ ˈʃeɪvən /

adjective

1. 1. closely shaved or tonsured
   2. ( in combination )

      clean-shaven

Other Words From

• un·shaven adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shaven¹

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Example Sentences

He is around 5ft 10in, of stocky build with shaven grey hair.

From BBC

Black-bearded, with a shaven and shiny head, he’s wearing a Star Wars T-shirt that declares “Your Empire Needs You”.

From BBC

He is described as about 5ft 11ins tall, with short dark brown hair, and is usually clean shaven.

From BBC

Mr. Bankman-Fried, 32, was in the courtroom, clean shaven and wearing a loose fitting brown jail uniform.

From New York Times

He looked gaunt, his head shaven and his prison uniform loose.

From BBC

Related Words

• continuous
• creamy
• easy
• effortless
• flat
• fluid
• gentle
• glossy
• mild
• peaceful
• polished
• quiet
• serene
• shiny
• silky
• sleek
• soft
• stable
• steady
• tranquil