Meaning & Definition of Grizzly in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: having gray or white hair mixed with darker hair, often used to describe old age.

  Example Sentence: His grizzly beard made him look much older than he was.

• Definition: relating to a large brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) found in North America.

  Example Sentence: She spotted a grizzly roaming through the national park.

Etymology

Origin: from the word 'grisly', meaning 'gruesome' or 'terrifying', which evolved in the context of describing bears.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• grizzly bear: a large bear species found in North America, known for its distinctive hump and aggressive nature.
• grizzly Adams: a term referring to someone who lives in a rough or rugged manner, often associated with wilderness and self-sufficiency.

Translations

• Spanish: pardo

• French: grizzly

• German: Grizzly

• Russian: гризли

Related Words

• grisly: causing horror or fear.

• grizzle: to complain or whine.

Slang Meanings of grizzly

• Meaning: an unpleasant or frightening situation or experience.

  Example Sentence: That party turned into a grizzly when the police showed up.