Synonyms for

Grizzly

Verb / ˈgrɪzli: / Another word for grizzly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - grayish or brownish with streaks or spots of a darker color, typically referring to a bear or other large mammal

Synonyms & similar words

grayhaired whitehaired grayheaded grizzlybear hoar silvertip greyhaired hoary gray ursusarctoshorribilis greyheaded grey ursushorribilis bear brownish-grey greyish-brown mottled speckled spotted streaked variegated chipped ragged scrappy shabby tatty threadbare worn

Synonyms by register

Formal

hoary gray silvery ancient

Informal

grumpy irritable cranky cantankerous

Literary

rime-haired silver-maned venerable

Antonyms

smooth sleek calm gentle mild placid smooth-haired

Common collocations

  • grizzly bear
  • grizzly fur
  • grizzly appearance
  • grizzly old man
  • grizzly details
  • grizzly truth
  • grizzly fight

Word family

noun grizzliness
adjective grizzled

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the grizzly bear, 'grizzly' can also describe someone or something that is gray or grizzled, often implying age or a rough appearance. It can also informally mean grumpy.

Example sentences

  1. We saw a grizzly bear in the forest.
  2. The grizzly fur coat was very warm in the cold weather.
  3. The grizzly skies made us worried about the storm.
  4. The old man had a grizzly beard.
  5. The mountain looked grizzly with its rocky and uneven surface.

Quotes

  • 'The grizzly bear is the monarch of the wilderness.', said William H. Wright.
  • 'The grizzly is a symbol of the wildness of America.', said Theodore Roosevelt.
  • 'I'm a grizzly bear. I wake up and say, 'Where's the coffee?'', said Ed Viesturs.

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