"Bristly" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Bristly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Bristly" Meaning
Having or covered with bristles, as a brush or an animal's hide. Also, having a prickly or rough texture, like a hedgehog's skin.
"Bristly" Examples
5 Examples of "Bristly"
Adjective Form
The bristly hair on the man's face was a result of his neglect to shave in weeks.
The bristly texture of the cactus made it difficult to handle without gloves.
Her bristly comments during the meeting left many employees feeling uncomfortable.
Contextual Examples
The novice sailor struggled to remove the bristly seaweed from the hull of the boat.
After his first shave, he winced as the bristly hairs on his chin poked his skin.
The bartender used a bristly brush to scrub the wooden taps clean.
Note: "Bristly" is often used to describe something that is coarse, rough, or stiff to the touch. It can also be used to describe something that is prickly or has sharp, backward-growing hair.
"Bristly" Similar Words
Brisket
Brisket is a type of cut of beef that comes from the lower chest or breast area of a cow. It is usually cooked low and slow, often braised in liquid, to make it tender and flavorful.
Briskly
Adverbally, "briskly" means to speak or act in a swift and energetic manner; firmly and decisively. E.g., "She answered the questions briskly and confidently."
Briskness
Briskness refers to the quality of being sharply and quickly done or performed, often with a sense of efficiency or swiftness. It can also describe the state of being sharp and crisp, as in a brisk morning air or a brisk walk.
Brisling
Brisling is a type of small, silvery-white fish, often found in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. It is also known as the sprat or capelin. As a culinary term, brisling refers to the roe (eggs) of this fish, which is often pickled or used as a garnish for food.
Bristle
The word "bristle" refers to a stiff hair or coat-like structure on an animal, often found on the back of a hairbrush, a paintbrush, or a type of insect. It can also describe something that is rough or prickly, like a bristle-like texture on a surface.
Bristled
The verb "bristled" means to stand or be erect, often referring to hair or bristles that are stiffened or puffed out, usually due to irritation or stimuli, such as when a person's hair "bristles" with anger or sensitivity.
Bristles
Bristles are long, stiff hairs or fibers that grow from the skin of certain animals, such as a boar or a porcupine. They often serve as a defense mechanism to protect the animal from predators. In addition, bristles can also refer to the hairs or fibers that are used to make brushes, such as a toothbrush or a paintbrush, which are used for cleaning or applying substances.
Bristling
Bringing oneself up to a state of agitation or annoyance, typically in reaction to something annoying or frustrating; to stand upright or be stiff, like the quills of a hedgehog.
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