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furry Synonyms

Another word for furry

Choosing another word for furry depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered with, consisting of, or resembling soft, thick animal fur.

Usage Example

"The children were delighted to pet the small, hairy kittens at the animal shelter."

Strong
hairy
fuzzy
fluffy
downy
woolly
shaggy
Weak
plush
fleecy

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a rough, coated, or fuzzy surface or sensation (especially of the tongue).

Usage Example

"Dehydration often leaves a dry, furred feeling on the tongue."

Strongest
furred
Strong
coated
fuzzy

Opposites of furry

The opposite of furry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

furless
hairless
bald
smooth
clean
See all opposites of furry

• Nearby Words

furrier
furriness
furrow
furry
further
furtherance
furthermore

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Furry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/furry
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