gorilla

A large, powerful, primarily ground-dwelling great ape native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa, known for its strength and gentle nature.

• 🇩🇪Eine große, kräftige Menschenaffenart, die hauptsächlich am Boden in den Wäldern Zentralafrikas südlich der Sahara lebt und für ihre Stärke und ihr friedliches Wesen bekannt ist.

1. Large ape A1 formal

   A large, powerful, ground-dwelling ape native to the forests of central Africa.

   • The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
   • Gorillas are primarily herbivores, eating leaves and fruit.
   • We saw a family of gorillas during our safari.

   🇩🇪Großer Menschenaffe

2. Large, intimidating person B2 informal

   A slang term for a large, strong, or intimidating person, often used in a derogatory or humorous way.

   • The bouncer at the club was a real gorilla.
   • He's built like a gorilla, but he's actually very gentle.
   • Don't act like a gorilla; use your words.

   🇩🇪Gorilla

   Synonyme: apebehemothbruiserbullgianthulkmonstertank

• gorillas plural form
• gorillas' possessive plural form
• gorilla's possessive singular form