Whiskered/ˈwɪskərd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Animal Context Use 'whiskered' to describe animals with distinct long hairs, mostly on the face. A whiskered walrus was spotted on the ice. Pro Tip 2/3Not Humans 'Whiskered' is unusual for human facial hair, more common for animals. The zoo's new exhibit features a whiskered lion. Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery The term 'whiskered' can create a vivid image of an animal’s appearance. The whiskered dolphin swam gracefully by the boat.