Grizzlier: meaning, definitions and examples

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grizzlier

 

[ ˈɡrɪz.li.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

more frightening

Grizzlier is a comparative form of the adjective 'grizzly.' It is often used to describe something that is more terrifying or more gruesome than something else. For instance, one might describe a horror film or an event as grizzlier if it contains more graphic or disturbing elements. The word emphasizes heightened fear or a more intense sense of horror. It is not commonly used in everyday speech but may appear in literary or descriptive contexts.

Synonyms

more frightening, more gruesome, more horrifying

Examples of usage

  • The sequel was even grizzlier than the original film.
  • The grizzlier details of the story shocked everyone.
  • She felt the grizzlier atmosphere in the haunted house.

Translations

Translations of the word "grizzlier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ursídeo mais agressivo

🇮🇳 ग्रिज़्ली भालू

🇩🇪 grizzlybär

🇮🇩 beruang grizzly

🇺🇦 грізлі

🇵🇱 niedźwiedź grizzly

🇯🇵 グリズリーベア

🇫🇷 ours grizzly

🇪🇸 oso grizzly

🇹🇷 grizzly ayısı

🇰🇷 그리즐리 곰

🇸🇦 دب غريزلي

🇨🇿 grizzly

🇸🇰 grizzly

🇨🇳 灰熊

🇸🇮 grizliji medved

🇮🇸 grizzly björn

🇰🇿 гризли аю

🇬🇪 გრიზლი

🇦🇿 grizli ayı

🇲🇽 oso grizzly

Word origin

The term 'grizzly' originates from the word 'grizzled,' which means having gray or partly gray hair, often used to describe the fur of animals such as bears. The bear species, notably the Grizzly bear, is named for the grayish tips of its fur, which gives it a 'grizzled' appearance. The use of 'grizzly' to describe something frightening or sinister likely stems from the fearsome reputation of these bears in the wild. The comparative form 'grizzlier' emerged in the English language as a descriptor for something that evokes even stronger feelings of fear or horror compared to something else. The evolution of the word reflects the blend of fear associated both with the ferocity of the bear and the broader metaphorical application of 'grizzly' in the context of horror and unsettling experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,715, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.