Esp. of a man. Resembling a bear in appearance; large and hairy.

Having the form or appearance of a bear.

Resembling a bear in disposition or characteristic features; hence figurative, bearish. (Cf. ursine, adj. 3.)

Of the nature of, resembling or having the essential characteristics of, a bear; consisting of bears.

Resembling a bear; spec. belonging to, or having the characters of, the division Arctoidea of Carnivora, comprising the bears and allied animals; as…