moustachioed

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //mʌˈstæʃi.oʊd//

KK: /mʌsˈtæʃioʊd/

adjective

Definition

Having a mustache; characterized by the presence of a mustache.

Example

The moustachioed man at the café caught everyone's attention with his unique style.

Conversation

Have you seen that new barista at the café?

Yeah, I noticed him! He has this really cool moustachioed look.

Right? It gives him such a unique vibe.

Definitely! It makes him stand out among the other staff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mustachioed

whiskered

bearded

Antonyms

clean-shaven

bald

smooth

Root Explanation

Moustachioed → It is formed from "moustache" (from French *moustache*, meaning a strip of hair on the upper lip) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating possession or a state). The word "moustachioed" describes someone who possesses or has a moustache.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for a strip of hair on the upper lip — that's what 'moustachioed' means, someone who has a moustache.

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