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woolly-haired

woolly-haired

5.1
Having thick, curly or matted hair like wool
  • adjective
  • /ˈwʊliˌhɛrd/
translation icon : de pelo lanoso
  • That breed of dog is known for its woolly-haired coat, which needs regular grooming.

Examples

  • The woolly-haired lambs frolicked in the field.

  • Some people have woolly-haired cats that look like tiny sheep.

  • The woolly-haired dog is so cute!

  • My woolly-haired cat is named Fluffy.

  • That breed of dog is known for its woolly-haired coat, which needs regular grooming.

  • Some people have woolly-haired cats that look like tiny sheep.

  • The woolly-haired lambs frolicked in the field.

Synonyms

hairy
vswoolly-haired
134 1.0

Having a lot of hair on the body or surface

focuses on hair qualities like curl density or matting not just amount
curly
vswoolly-haired
95 1.0

Hair that forms many small round waves

often points to thicker denser or matted hair instead of only curl
furry
vswoolly-haired
52 1.0

Covered with soft thick hair like an animal

is used for hair that is curly, dense, or matted rather than just soft
woolly
vswoolly-haired
12 3.0

Soft and covered with thick hair like a sheep

describes hair that is dense, curly, or matted rather than just texture
curly-haired
vswoolly-haired
5 2.7

Hair that forms small round shapes or waves

may also imply thickness or matting rather than only curl shape
matted
vswoolly-haired
1 5.3

Tangled into a thick mass, like hair, fur, or leaves

describes hair that may be tangled but also curly or soft like fleece
furred
vswoolly-haired
1 4.4

Covered with thick soft hair like an animal

refers to hair like sheep fleece curly or matted rather than sleek
wooled
vswoolly-haired
3.7

An animal or thing with a thick soft coat of wool

is used for hair that is curly, matted, or densely packed
tomentose
vswoolly-haired
  • Specialized
9.9

Covered in thick, soft hairs like short wool on leaves or stems

focuses on general hair that is dense, curly, or matted rather than botanical use
furlike
vswoolly-haired
4.6

A thing that has soft thick hair like an animal coat

is specific to hair that is curly, dense, or matted instead of only soft surface
thick-haired
vswoolly-haired
2.3

Having a lot of hair on the head or body

also focuses on curl or matting rather than only hair abundance
curly-coated
vswoolly-haired
3.5

An animal with fur or hair that is curly

is broader including dense or matted hair as well as curls

Antonyms

Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch

How Hairy

shaggy
22 3.2
woolly-haired
5.1
short-haired
4 1.3
bald
280 1.0

Surface Forms

woolly-haired positive

Morphology

woolly-haired = woolly + haired (transparent) = woolly + hair + ed

A clear compound of 'woolly' + 'haired' meaning 'having hair like wool', which learners can derive from the components.

Etymology

The word woolly-haired comes from the simple word wool meaning 'sheep hair' and hair, so it describes hair that is thick, curly, or tangled like a sheep's wool.