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silver-haired

[/ˈsɪlvər hɛrd/]
adjective
de cabelos prateados
1. Having gray or white hair, typically associated with old age or distinguished appearance
The silver-haired gentleman walked through the park with dignity.
O cavalheiro de cabelos prateados caminhava pelo parque com dignidade.
2. Elegantly or distinguishedly aged in appearance
She was attracted to the silver-haired actor on the screen.
Ela foi atraída pelo ator de cabelos prateados na tela.
Synonyms
gray-hairedwhite-hairedhoarygraying
Antonyms
dark-hairedblack-hairedyoung-looking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de cabelos prateados
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
cabelo grisalho
alternative, commonly used form
Portugal
de cabelos grisalhos
preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
grisalho
simplified adjective form

Related Idioms & Phrases

salt and pepper hair
distinguished gray
wisdom in his hair
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