Ursine
adjective
Related to or resembling a bear.
The man had an ursine build, tall and heavily muscled.
Often appears as...
- ursine features
- ursine build
adjective
Characterized by a sluggish or lazy nature, similar to a bear.
His ursine temperament made him less inclined to join in on physical activities.
Often appears as...
- ursine temperament
- ursine sluggishness
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Related to or resembling a bear.
The man had an ursine build, tall and heavily muscled.
Often appears as...
- ursine features
- ursine build
adjective
Characterized by a sluggish or lazy nature, similar to a bear.
His ursine temperament made him less inclined to join in on physical activities.
Often appears as...
- ursine temperament
- ursine sluggishness
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Traits
Focus on strong, large physical characteristics when using 'ursine' in descriptions.
His ursine hands could envelop hers entirely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Size
Besides size, 'ursine' can imply a certain rugged or wild aspect.
She admired the ursine roughness of his features.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Familiarize with how bears are viewed in different cultures to enhance understanding of 'ursine'.
In his native folklore, the ursine spirit was a powerful guardian.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Traits
Focus on strong, large physical characteristics when using 'ursine' in descriptions.
His ursine hands could envelop hers entirely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Size
Besides size, 'ursine' can imply a certain rugged or wild aspect.
She admired the ursine roughness of his features.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Familiarize with how bears are viewed in different cultures to enhance understanding of 'ursine'.
In his native folklore, the ursine spirit was a powerful guardian.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Traits
Focus on strong, large physical characteristics when using 'ursine' in descriptions.
His ursine hands could envelop hers entirely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Size
Besides size, 'ursine' can imply a certain rugged or wild aspect.
She admired the ursine roughness of his features.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Familiarize with how bears are viewed in different cultures to enhance understanding of 'ursine'.
In his native folklore, the ursine spirit was a powerful guardian.
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