1. the quality or state of resembling or being characteristic of a horse
2. excessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with horses and horse-related activities
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sculpture captured the horsiness of the wild stallion perfectly.
• Her face had a certain horsiness that reminded me of her equestrian background.
• The young girl’s horsiness was evident in her bedroom filled with horse posters.
• Critics noted the horsiness of the actor’s features in the Western film.
• Her horsiness showed through her constant talk about riding and stable work.
• The painting emphasized the horsiness of the subject’s long face and flowing mane.