brambly

adjective

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brambly
  1. jagged
  2. thorny
  3. prickly
  4. scratchy
Adjective
  • Between them is a round glass table by Courtney Applebaum with three jagged slabs for legs.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The flouncy skirts with jagged edges of different lengths brings a touch of whimsy to any look.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • And Lane, who delights in thorny ethical questions, doesn’t skimp on the implications of his freedom.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
  • Danny is the only one who is trying to reach out to Alice, but the situation is thorny.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of thorny
Adjective
  • The only new face that does demand a lot of attention so far is a prickly new assistant coach, Alice (an excellent Tanya Reynolds).
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Since the cones are prickly, don’t use your fingers for this.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of prickly
Adjective
  • Drummer Jay Russell kept to stark rattles, Sam Shipstone patched in his scratchy electric guitar, and Ryan Needham needled through grumbling basslines.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Your dry scratchy eyes also aren’t a figment of your imagination.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
Definition of scratchy
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