What is another word for bald?

Common synonyms for bald include denudate, barefaced, baldpated, denuded, baldheaded.

What is the opposite of bald?

Antonyms of bald include hairy, frizzy, curly, thick-haired, maned.

Synonyms for

Bald

Adjective / bɔ:ld / Another word for bald — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having little or no hair on the scalp

Synonyms & similar words

denudate barefaced baldpated denuded baldheaded hairless shaved smooth bare clean-shaven uncovered unhaired unmanned unshorn glabrous shorn depilated neat nude sheared slick smooth-faced unbearded undressed unfurnished

Synonyms by register

Formal

alopecia hairless calvities

Informal

baldy shaved chrome-domed

Literary

bare unthatched

Antonyms

hairy frizzy curly thick-haired maned tufted

Common collocations

bald spot
bald eagle
completely bald
bald head
bald tires
bald patch
bald truth

Word family

noun baldness

adjective bald

Usage note

While 'bald' primarily refers to a lack of hair on the head, it can also describe surfaces or objects that are bare or uncovered. Avoid using 'bald' to describe people in a derogatory way.

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