adj
shaven
SHAY-vuhn
Shaven (adj) means having been shaved, especially of the face or head. Example: “He appeared clean-shaven for the interview.”
adj
1
Having been shaved, especially of the face or head.
"He appeared clean-shaven for the interview."
How to use shaven
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older-sounding form of "shaved," mostly seen in fixed phrases like clean-shaven.
Common pairings
clean-shaven
close-shaven
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What does “shaven” mean?
The word “shaven” means having been shaved, especially of the face or head. In plain terms, an older-sounding form of "shaved," mostly seen in fixed phrases like clean-shaven.
How do you pronounce “shaven”?
“Shaven” is pronounced SHAY-vuhn (/ˈʃeɪ.vən/ in IPA).
How do you use “shaven” in a sentence?
Here is “shaven” used in a sentence: “He appeared clean-shaven for the interview.”
What part of speech is “shaven”?
“Shaven” is an adjective.