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Synonyms of hairy

8 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for hairy is hirsute. Other synonyms of hairy are hairful. The opposite of hairy is bald.

Synonyms and similar words for hairy

adjectiveHaving a lot of body hair.

  • hirsuteCovered in hair or bristles; hairy.
  • furry
  • hairfulCharacterised by fullness of hair; hairy.

adjectiveHaving a lot of fur.

adjectiveHaving hair growing from it.

  • villousHairy, covered with soft long hair.

adjectiveSeeming as if hair-covered or as if consisting of hair.

  • hairlikeResembling hair; having the texture, consistency, or appearance of hair.

adjectiveCausing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

Opposite of hairy

adjectiveMultiple senses.

Meaning of hairy

  1. adjective Having a lot of body hair.
  2. adjective Having a lot of fur.
  3. adjective Having hair growing from it.

Full definition of hairy

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Questions about synonyms of hairy

What is another word for hairy?
Hairy has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hirsute and hairful.
What is the opposite of hairy?
The opposite of hairy is bald.
What does hairy mean?
Hairy means having a lot of body hair.

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