Graying

/ˈɡreɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of gray; the process of turning gray or becoming gray in color.

Etymology

Present participle of the verb gray, formed by adding -ing. This form indicates an ongoing action or process, such as hair gradually turning gray with age.

Kelly Says

The word 'graying' captures the slow, continuous nature of aging—it's not sudden, but a gradual process, which is why we use the -ing form that shows something happening over time!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.