Shaven

/ˈʃeɪ.vən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having had the hair removed from the surface of the skin, typically referring to the face.

He looked fresh and clean with his shaven face.

Referring to something that has been shaved or smoothed down.

The sculpture had a shaven appearance, polished to a fine finish.

Used to describe a person who is bald or has very short hair.

The soldier sported a shaven head as part of the uniform regulations.

Derived from the Old English 'scafan', meaning to cut off or remove, related to 'shave'.

clean-shaven:

Having a face without any facial hair.

shaven head:

Refers to a head that is completely free of hair.

Having a clean appearance after shaving.

He went for a job interview looking all shaven and sharp.

Referring to someone who is overly concerned with their appearance.

Don't be so shaven, it's just a casual outing.