brambly

adjective

Definition of bramblynext
as in jagged
having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch be careful of the brambly blackberry bushes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brambly
  1. jagged
  2. thorny
  3. prickly
  4. scratchy
Adjective
  • Much like the iconic caveman from Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones, Hollins went barefoot and sported a blue necktie and a short-sleeve, leopard-print loincloth with a jagged hemline.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Comments For over a century, the rugged beauty of the Dolomites — with its jagged peaks rising above lush meadows and hills — has attracted wellness travelers the world over.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • This means tackling the thorny issues of four-year college costs and the overall value of college degrees with greater urgency.
    Jamie Merisotis, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Access to television broadcasts has been a thorny issue for many fans of the Charlotte Hornets.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of thorny
Adjective
  • But the Path of Exile community is also pretty prickly, and many are calling for GGG to take action against him for boosting or account sharing as that’s against TOS and other players would be banned for it.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Tingly Foods Sichuan Pepper Peanuts Red and green Sichuan peppercorns pack a prickly punch in this crunchy snack, perfect alongside a cold, crisp beer.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of prickly
Adjective
  • Beyond obvious symptoms such as a scratchy throat and runny nose, Hur urges people to watch for changes in their sense of smell or whether their normally thin, clear mucus becomes thicker.
    Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Symptoms can range from the mild, such as burning or itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and headache, to severe respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and chest pain.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of scratchy
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