Whiskered

Describing a person or animal that has whiskers. Whiskers are long, stiff hairs that grow from the face, especially around the mouth and nose. In animals, whiskers are primarily tactile sensory organs, aiding in navigation and sensing the environment. In humans, the term 'whiskered' is often used playfully or descriptively to refer to a man with prominent facial hair, such as a beard or a moustache. The appearance conveyed by whiskers can range from distinguished and wise to mischievous and rugged. The word evokes a sense of detail and can lend a character a sense of age, experience or even a touch of the exotic, depending on the context and the type of 'whiskers' described.

Whiskered meaning with examples

• The old sailor, his face weathered by the sun and sea, was a deeply whiskered man. His thick, white whiskers framed a perpetually squinting gaze, as if constantly battling the glare of the ocean. He’d spin yarns of far-off lands.
• The cat, a sleek black creature, padded silently across the countertop, its sensitive, long whiskers twitching as it investigated the scattered crumbs from the morning's breakfast. Its whiskers helped it navigate in the dark, and sense changes in air flow.
• The portrait depicted a whiskered gentleman of the Victorian era, dressed in a finely tailored suit and holding a book. His carefully groomed whiskers spoke of a refined and distinguished social standing. His eyes held a hint of something mischievous.
• The playful otter, its face adorned with thick, almost comical, whiskers, emerged from the river bank. It quickly shook itself, scattering droplets of water, and then, it turned its whiskered face towards the crowd with curiosity.