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grizzly Definition

griz·zly (griz)

adjective -·zlier, -·zli·est

grayish; grizzled

noun pl. -·zlies

grizzly bear

grizzly Synonyms

grizzly

modif.

grizzled, graying, hoary; see gray 1.

grizzly Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • tiny: This tiny grizzly has caught itself a fish and is heading for the beach.

Modifies a noun

  • bear: Later, some lucky boys ventured onto the Rockies, whilst others came face to face with grizzly bears at the local zoo.
  • man: Grizzly Man ( 2005 ) is scheduled for its US theatrical release on August 12th.
  • murder: A beautiful woman is often more appealing than a grizzly murder.
  • beard: He is a fine tall man, about fifty years of age, with white hair and a grizzly beard.
  • end: Now there is no outright leading figure, meaning everyone is in peril and anyone could be meet a grizzly end.
  • death: Television dramas these days are packed with forensic investigations and grizzly deaths.

Noun used with modifier

  • bit: She had a high temperature and was a bit grizzly.

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