bristled Sentence Examples
- As the cat approached, its fur bristled with anticipation.
- The soldier's demeanor bristled with anger as he faced the enemy.
- His comments caused her to bristle with indignation.
- The dog's hackles bristled at the sight of the stranger.
- The teacher's patience began to wear thin, and her tone bristled with frustration.
- The chilly wind caused the hairs on my arms to bristle.
- The audience members bristled at the performer's offensive remarks.
- She tried to remain calm, but her nerves bristled with anxiety.
- The atmosphere in the room instantly bristled with tension as the argument escalated.
- The politician's speech was carefully crafted to avoid bristling any sensitive topics.
bristled Meaning
Wordnet
bristled (s)
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
Webster
bristled (imp. & p. p.)
of Bristle
Synonyms & Antonyms of bristled
FAQs About the word bristled
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.of Bristle
bursted, bulged,buzzed, hummed, burst, brimmed, teemed, swarmed, overflowed,abounded
needed, wanted, wanted,needed,lacked, lacked,
As the cat approached, its fur bristled with anticipation.
The soldier's demeanor bristled with anger as he faced the enemy.
His comments caused her to bristle with indignation.
The dog's hackles bristled at the sight of the stranger.