Vocabulary Entry

prickly

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having sharp points or spines; having a rough texture that can cause discomfort.

Example Sentences

"The prickly cactus stood alone in the desert."

"She winced as she touched the prickly branches of the shrub."

"His prickly demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him."

noun

Example Sentences

"The garden was filled with pricklies that made it hard to walk through."

"He carefully picked the fruits from the prickly without hurting himself."

"The prickly of the desert landscape was both beautiful and intimidating."