Synonyms for

Hairy

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

Definition

having a lot of hair, especially on the body

Synonyms & similar words

hirsute haired hairless hirsute shaggy furry woolly hedgehog-like bristly bushy coarse hobo-like shaggy-haired thick-haired unshaven untidy whiskery woolly-haired bearded bushy-haired bushy-tailed fleecy hirsutely

Synonyms by register

Formal

pilose villous pubescent

Informal

fuzzy furry woolly shaggy

Literary

hispid bristly furred

Antonyms

smooth bald shaven sleek unhaired clean-shaven

Common collocations

  • hairy situation
  • hairy chest
  • hairy palm
  • hairy spider
  • hairy caterpillar
  • hairy beast
  • hairy moments

Word family

noun hair
adverb hairily

Usage note

While 'hairy' can literally mean covered in hair, it is often used informally to describe a difficult, dangerous, or awkward situation.

Example sentences

  1. My dog is very hairy and needs to be groomed often.
  2. The spider had a hairy body and eight legs.
  3. The man had a hairy chest and arms.
  4. The caterpillar was covered in long, hairy spines.
  5. The werewolf was known for its hairy appearance.

Quotes

  • "I have a hairy chest, which I wax," said Salman Khan.
  • "I don't like hairy men. I like men to be smooth. I think that's sexy." - Christina Aguilera
  • "I feel like I have a responsibility to my generation to be honest and show my flaws." - Halsey, who proudly showed off her hairy armpits on the red carpet

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