Grizzly

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Of a grizzled, mixed grey-brown colouring, or relating to the large powerful brown bear found in the uplands of western North America.

“The hikers spotted a grizzly bear fishing in the shallows of the mountain stream.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

griz·zly

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Synonyms

silvertipgrey gray hoar hoary

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