FURRED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfərd

Definition of furred

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair a girl who loves all furred animals, from hamsters to bears

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furred

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verb

past tense of fur

as in silted

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Recent Examples of furred

Adjective

Like the little brown-furred cub, the animals can easily capture a caretaker's heart — but bonding with humans is not an option when the goal is to eventually return them to the wild. — ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 The videos showed Chicago kissing and hugging a sable-furred puppy in the family's living room while Psalm shuffled around on his hands and knees trying to chase one of the dark-haired dogs around the room. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Siamangs are black-furred, tree-dwelling primates found throughout the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo. — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022 The 3-year-old, black-furred wolf has become the first of her kind known to venture into Sequoia National Park in more than a century — after making similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for furred

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furred

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Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of shaggy

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The Northern California chain was known for its Kojas, a sandwich filled with Korean BBQ meat and sauces between garlic-fried-rice buns.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Meanwhile, the infrared components illustrate the explosion’s growing shell filled with cosmic dust.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of silky

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