brambly

Definition of bramblynext
as in jagged
having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch be careful of the brambly blackberry bushes

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Adjective
  • Located in Florina, in northwestern Greece, the region lies on a high plateau ringed by jagged peaks, with freshwater lakes below.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • This case largely skirts around thorny issues regarding whether a state might have jurisdiction over a federal project, instead alleging that the federal government is breaking its own rules.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Set the scene Desert-meets-tropical-island, where succulents flourish like daisies in spring, and prickly cacti forests line the local roads into the capital of Willemstad.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • There’s also the possibility of overindulging fan excitement for beloved characters, a world where Patricia turns into a less prickly, more easily lovable character, trading her off-kilter pointiness for something smoother and more flattering.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • If a wool sweater or lacey top is too scratchy, it’s getting donated or listed on Depop stat.
    Erika Reals, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • Unlike other linen pieces that are nearly impossible to keep wrinkle-free or feel stiff and scratchy, the entire line gets more comfortable with each wash.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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