Hoary — synonyms, definition

1. hoary (a)

aged ancient antediluvian antique archaic bygone debilitated decayed decrepit deteriorated dilapidated elderly fossil gray grey grizzled grizzly infirm old prehistoric • • •

2. hoary (Adjective)

canescent gray-haired gray-headed grey-haired grey-headed hoar rusty

hoary (Adjective) — Showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair. ex. "nodded his hoary head"

hoary (Adjective) — Ancient. ex. "hoary jokes"

hoary (Adjective) — (biology) covered with fine whitish hairs or down.