grizzled (adjective)

1. The grizzled detective with his salt-and-pepper beard appeared on the comic book cover.

2. The grizzled soldiers fought valiantly in the Battle of Gettysburg.

3. In the science fiction novel, the grizzled spaceship captain led his crew through uncharted galaxies.

4. She fell in love with the grizzled artist, captivated by the silver strands framing his face.