What does fair-haired mean?
Fair-haired means Having fair hair..
Fair-haired
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having fair hair..
Definitions by Sense
- Having fair hair.
- Given special treatment as a favorite.
Example Sentences
Thou fair-haired angel of the evening, / Now, while the sun rests on the mountains, light / Thy bright torch of love!
Tom the woodcutter was even taller, broader and fairer-haired than John the woodcutter, though there wasn’t all that much between them in the gormlessness stakes.
Not noticeably belonging to any one group is often upsetting, and these feelings of isolation, of not fitting in, easily carry over into adolescence—a time when everyone, even the fairest-haired among us, must struggle awfully hard just to seem seminormal.
Synonyms for fair-haired
Antonyms for fair-haired
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fair-haired
- fairer-haired
- most fair-haired
- fairest-haired
- fairhaired
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fair-haired?
Common synonyms include blond, blue-eyed, white-haired.
What is the opposite of fair-haired?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fair-haired in a sentence?
Thou fair-haired angel of the evening, / Now, while the sun rests on the mountains, light / Thy bright torch of love!
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