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grizzly Synonyms

Another word for grizzly

Choosing another word for grizzly 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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• noun (Context 1)

A large, powerful brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) native to the mountainous regions of North America, distinguished by its silver-tipped fur and a prominent muscular hump on its shoulders.

Usage Example

"While hiking in Yellowstone National Park, the group kept a respectful distance after spotting a massive grizzly bear foraging near the tree line."

Strongest
grizzly bear
silvertip

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a grayish color, or flecked with gray.

Usage Example

"The old mountaineer ran a weathered hand through his grizzled beard as he recounted tales of the wilderness."

Strongest
grizzled
grayish
Strong
hoary
gray
gray-haired
silver-haired
salt-and-pepper
frosted

• Nearby Words

grittiness
gritty
grizzled
grizzly
grizzly bear
groan
groaner

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grizzly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grizzly
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