spikey Synonyms
Strongest:
- dry
- sharp
- trenchant
- acidulous
- scathing
- cutting
- pungent
- cross
- poignant
- sharp-tongued
- acidic
- tart
- acid
- barbed
- incisive
- mordant
- satirical
- sarcastic
- sardonic
- satiric
- acrid
- corrosive
- brisk
- acerbic
- wry
- sour
- caustic
- biting
- sourish
Strong:
- tartish
- ironical
- brusque
- keen
- acrimonious
- stringent
- blunt
- vitriolic
- abrupt
- gruff
- ironic
- resentful
- scalding
- tongue-in-cheek
- pithy
- snarky
- smart-aleck
- acerb
- cynical
- bitter
- smart-alecky
- smart-mouthed
- harsh
- facetious
- severe
- flippant
Weak:
spikey Meaning
spikey
sharply irritating or acerbic (as in temper or manner), of, relating to, or characterized by spikes
spikey Sentence Examples
- The cactus had spikey thorns that could easily penetrate the skin.
- The hedgehog curled up into a spikey ball to protect itself from predators.
- The spikey leaves of the agave plant made it an ideal choice for desert gardening.
- The rock formation had spikey edges that made it a challenging climb.
- The spikey teeth of the saber-toothed tiger were designed for tearing flesh.
- The spikey antennae of the grasshopper allowed it to detect vibrations in the air.
- The spikey scales of the iguana helped it camouflage itself among rocks.
- The spikey spikes on the fence kept intruders at bay.
- The spikey bolts of the motorcycle provided a firm grip on the road.
- The spikey crown of thorns that Jesus wore symbolized his suffering and sacrifice.
FAQs About the word spikey
sharply irritating or acerbic (as in temper or manner), of, relating to, or characterized by spikes
dry, sharp, trenchant, acidulous, scathing, cutting, pungent, cross, poignant, sharp-tongued
playful, bland,amusing, gentle, merry, mild, droll,smooth, sportive, waggish
The cactus had spikey thorns that could easily penetrate the skin.
The hedgehog curled up into a spikey ball to protect itself from predators.
The spikey leaves of the agave plant made it an ideal choice for desert gardening.
The rock formation had spikey edges that made it a challenging climb.
