whiskered

• Décrit quelque chose qui a des moustaches ou des vibrisses, généralement utilisé pour des animaux comme les chats, ou pour une personne ayant des poils sur le visage.

Describes something that has whiskers, typically used for animals like cats or for a person with facial hair.

1. Having facial hairB1formal

   Having hair growing on the cheeks and chin, often referring to a beard or whiskers.

   barbu / moustachu

   • The old sailor was a whiskered man with a kind smile.
   • A whiskered gentleman sat reading in the corner of the library.
   • The portrait showed a whiskered face from the 19th century.

   Synonymesbeardedbewhiskeredmustachioedunshavenwhiskery

   Antonymesbeardlessclean-shavensmooth-facedsmooth-shaven

2. Having sensory hairs (animals)B1formal

   Having long, stiff hairs near the mouth, as seen on cats, dogs, and other mammals.

   Pourvu de moustaches (animaux)

   • The whiskered cat purred softly on my lap.
   • A whiskered seal poked its head above the water.
   • The whiskered mouse twitched its nose nervously.

   Synonymesbristledwhiskery

• Nom désignant les poils longs et raides sur le museau d'un animal, ou verbe signifiant bouger ou toucher légèrement.

A noun referring to the long, stiff hairs growing on the face of an animal, or a verb meaning to move or brush lightly.

1. Furnish with whiskersC1formal

   To provide or equip with whiskers, typically referring to animals or decorative items.

   Munir de moustaches

   • The artist whiskered the cat in the painting to make it look more realistic.
   • Some breeds of dogs are naturally whiskered.
   • The costume designer whiskered the mask for the theatrical performance.