bristly Synonyms
bristly Meaning
bristly (s)
very irritable
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
bristly (a.)
Thick set with bristles, or with hairs resembling bristles; rough.
bristly Sentence Examples
- As the tension in the room rose, I could feel the atmosphere bristling with anticipation.
- The cat, sensing danger, stood in the doorway with its fur bristling.
- The soldier's demeanor was bristling with defiance as he faced the enemy.
- The teacher's lecture on the controversial topic had the classroom bristling with debate.
- The forest was quiet, but the bushes were bristling with movement as small animals scurried about.
- The dog's reaction to the stranger's approach was immediate, with its fur bristling and a low growl escaping its throat.
- The air was cold, and I could feel my skin bristling in response.
- Despite his efforts to remain calm, I could see his temper bristling beneath the surface.
- The tension between the two rivals had been simmering for weeks, and now it was bristling with the potential for conflict.
- The news of the scandal had social media platforms bristling with outrage and speculation.
FAQs About the word bristly
very irritable, having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.Thick set with bristles, or with hairs resembling bristles; r
hairy, silky,shaggy, unshorn, fleecy,woolly, fluffy, furred, hirsute, furry
glabrous, smooth, bald, hairless,glabrous, hairless, bald, shorn, shorn, smooth
As the tension in the room rose, I could feel the atmosphere bristling with anticipation.
The cat, sensing danger, stood in the doorway with its fur bristling.
The soldier's demeanor was bristling with defiance as he faced the enemy.
The teacher's lecture on the controversial topic had the classroom bristling with debate.
