befurred

7.4

Covered with fur, like a coat or lining

adjective
/bɪˈfɜrd/

Archaic

: peludo

She admired the befurred lining of her new boots, which made them extra comfortable.

Examples

A befurred animal darted across the snowy field, barely visible against the white.
The befurred cloak kept him warm through the winter.
The befurred cat sat on the windowsill.
Look at that befurred creature in the garden!
The befurred puppy snuggled up to me on the couch.
She admired the befurred coat that kept her warm during the winter.
The befurred creature sat quietly in the sun, enjoying the warmth.

Synonyms

furry

vsbefurred

52 1.0

Covered with soft thick hair like an animal

is general, not implying a thick or especially soft coat

furred

vsbefurred

1 4.4

Covered with thick soft hair like an animal

is general, meaning covered with hair without specifying density or texture

glossy-furred

vsbefurred

4.3

Having shiny, smooth fur that shines in the light

is general, not indicating any shiny or smooth appearance

Antonyms

bare

217 2.2

Not covered or protected, showing the plain surface

naked

30 3.2

Left without protection and open to danger

How Furry

shaggy

22 3.2

befurred

Archaic

7.4

downy

4 4.2

short-haired

4 1.3

hairless

26 1.7

Surface Forms

befurred positive

Morphology

befurred = furred (transparent) = be + fur + ed

Regular prefixation of be- to the adjective 'furred' yields the ordinary meaning 'covered with fur', which learners can derive from 'fur'.

Etymology

Befurred is made from the prefix be-, which means 'covered with', and the word fur, which means 'animal hair'. So befurred simply means 'covered with fur', like a coat with fur or an animal with a thick fur coat.