Synonyms for hispid

Most common

hairy · bristly · hirsute

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Covered in short, stiff hairs.

   The hispid hare inhabits forested areas.

Example sentences

• hairy Dan once got bitten by one of his big hairy spiders.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

hairy²

7 letters

bristly, hirsute²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hairy² = 2 syllables).