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

Her current companions are a pair of dark-furred rescues named Bear and Pharrah. — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025 The ladybug begins life as a spiky black crawler; the garden tiger moth starts out life as an extravagantly furred caterpillar. — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023 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 hybrid is a short-furred bear that is more adept at handling hot temperatures than the grizzly. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for furred

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furred

Adjective

The pile is less shaggy and the patterns lean geometric over minimalist.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Verb

Staffers filled the bubble near Beaver Stadium in the winter and Pegula Ice Rink in the spring with an everything-must-go Nike clean out.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
This season is filled with last minute shopping, new routines and the painstaking transition from being up all night to early morning alarms once again.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
This modern quilt is made from 300-thread-count organic cotton sateen, giving it a silky-soft feel and subtle sheen.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of silky

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