Synonyms & related words for grizzly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of grizzly — including grizzled, gray. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to grizzly

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Synonyms for grizzly

Common synonyms for grizzly include grizzled, gray — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does grizzly come from?

The word grizzly breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and English origin: grizzl, from Old French gris (“gray”); and -y, from English -y (“tending toward”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.