Bearlike: meaning, definitions and examples
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bearlike
[ ˈbɛrlaɪk ]
describing resemblance
Bearlike refers to having characteristics or qualities similar to those of a bear. This can include physical traits, behavior, or attitudes that evoke the imagery of bears, which are often associated with strength, bulkiness, and a lumbering gait.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His bearlike presence filled the room.
- The bearlike creature lumbered through the forest.
- She had a bearlike warmth that made everyone feel comfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "bearlike" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semelhante a um urso
🇮🇳 भालू जैसा
🇩🇪 bärenartig
🇮🇩 mirip beruang
🇺🇦 помітний як ведмідь
🇵🇱 niedźwiedziowaty
🇯🇵 クマのような
🇫🇷 semblable à un ours
🇪🇸 similar a un oso
🇹🇷 ayı benzeri
🇰🇷 곰 같은
🇸🇦 مشابه للدب
🇨🇿 medvědí
🇸🇰 medvedí
🇨🇳 像熊一样的
🇸🇮 medvedji
🇮🇸 bearlík
🇰🇿 аюға ұқсас
🇬🇪 მგლისებური
🇦🇿 ayı bənzər
🇲🇽 similar a un oso
Etymology
The word 'bearlike' is a compound word formed from the noun 'bear' and the suffix '-like.' The term 'bear' has its origins in Old English 'bera,' which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, all of which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic. The suffix '-like' is derived from Old English '-lic,' meaning 'having the characteristics of.' Therefore, 'bearlike' denotes the qualities resembling that of a bear. This term can be used both literally, to describe animals that have a bear-like appearance (such as a bear-like mammal), or metaphorically, to describe a person or thing that embodies bear-like qualities such as strength or a hefty, imposing figure. The usage of 'bearlike' in English can be traced back to various literature pieces and descriptions that draw from the cultural and symbolic significance of bears throughout history.