bearlike
Hulking and furry
Bearlike describes something that resembles a bear in appearance, movement, or manner.
A bearlike build suggests someone large, powerful, and perhaps lumbering.
His bearlike frame filled the doorway.
The term can also suggest behavioral qualities associated with bears—protective fierceness, a shambling gait, or even gruff affection.
Heavily muscled and broad
- stockyShort and solidly built
- hulkingMassive and unwieldy
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
lumbering · broad-shouldered · heavyset · muscular · hairy · brawny · barrel-chested · powerful
Deep threatening vocalization
- gruffHarsh in manner
- protectiveServing to guard
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- territorialDefensive about owned space
aggressive · formidable · intimidating · solitary · hibernating · ferocious · defensive · powerful
burly
Heavily muscled and broad
shaggy · lumbering · broad-shouldered · heavyset · muscular · hairy · brawny · barrel-chested · powerful · sturdy
growling
Deep threatening vocalization
- gruffHarsh in manner
- protectiveServing to guard
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
territorial · aggressive · formidable · intimidating · solitary · hibernating · ferocious · defensive · powerful · menacing
lumbering
Moving heavily and awkwardly
shuffling · heavy-footed · clumsy · ponderous · swaying · galumphing · waddling · trudging · stomping · clomping
cuddly
Pleasantly huggable
- huggableInviting physical affection
- teddyOne-piece intimate garment
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
embracing · snuggly · comforting · soft · nurturing · protective · cozy · endearing · lovable · fuzzy