Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Large as a bear: Having a size, bulk, or stature comparable to that of a bear.

Usage

• The word "bear-sized" is a compound adjective used to describe something or someone as being very large, with the size of a bear serving as the standard of comparison. It is typically used before a noun (attributive position) to modify it.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The dog was bear-sized and intimidated the mail carrier.
  • He ordered a bear-sized portion of stew at the rustic inn.
  • The ancient, bear-sized statue stood guard at the temple entrance.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While literally comparing physical size, "bear-sized" can be used figuratively to emphasize the substantial nature of something non-physical, such as a problem or an appetite.
  • She tackled the bear-sized task of organizing the company archives.

Variants and Related Words

• Bear-like (adj): Resembling a bear in appearance or manner, not necessarily only in size.
  • The wrestler had a bear-like grip.

Synonyms

• Gigantic
• Enormous
• Hulking
• Massive

Antonyms

• Tiny
• Minuscule
• Puny

Adjective

1. large as a bear