Synonyms for

Shaved

Verb / ʃeɪvd / Another word for shaved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cut off hair or fur with a razor or scissors

Synonyms & similar words

unshaven plane trim shave knockoff shaven trimmed cut sheared clipped cropped trimmed groomed neatened razored scissored snipped detufted depilated deforested stripped shorn shaven barbered whisked brushed

Synonyms by register

Formal

trimmed pared filed cropped

Informal

buzzed clipped sheared

Literary

mown reaped

Antonyms

grown unshaven bearded hairy untrimmed overgrown

Common collocations

  • shaved ice
  • shaved off
  • shaved his beard
  • shaved his legs
  • shaved a little
  • shaved the edges
  • shaved the wood

Word family

noun shave
verb shave
adjective shaven

Usage note

As a past participle, 'shaved' can refer to the act of removing hair or to a process of reducing something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I shaved my beard this morning.
  2. My sister shaved her legs before going to the pool.
  3. The sheep were shaved to get their wool.
  4. He shaved off his mustache for a new look.
  5. I need to shave my armpits before the party.

Quotes

  • I hate shaving. It's much easier to just let it grow.
  • A man who shaves himself has no one to blame for cuts but himself.
  • I have a beard because I'm lazy and I hate shaving.

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