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
  • Across Washington and Oregon, jagged walls of blackberry brambles choke out nearly every hiking trail, highway shoulder, and vacant lot in the region.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
  • Why does Orange County have so many families living on the jagged edges of the local economy?
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • The negotiations are meant to resolve some of the thorniest issues in the deal that are yet to be agreed upon, including Iran’s nuclear program.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • This next round of technical talks, intended to tackle the thorny issue of Iran’s nuclear program, will be much more complicated.
    Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Still, a square between Venus and Chiron could make mundane conversations more prickly than usual, especially around work, wellness or responsibilities.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • The often scratchy, historically fascinating recordings are given an audio backdrop of a keyboard/percussion score performed by Shortell.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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