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
  • John Homme sings at the jagged, forlorn beginning of the ninth Queens of the Stone Age album.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As with his previous films, Iñárritu tells his story using scenes out of order so that the pieces fall together in a jagged form that heightens the tension.
    — Ray Bennett, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • This more senior lineup could indicate that Moscow is readier than before to address thorny political and military questions.
    — Willem Marx, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Differences with Iran over its nuclear program remain the thorniest issue and one that Trump insists must be resolved as part of any deal meant to end the more than 8-month-old war.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of thorny
Adjective
  • The noodles vibrate with heat, ricocheting between the prickly Sichuan pepper, hot garlic, chiles and soothing sesame.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The accent was particularly important to get right, as Heumann’s Brooklyn upbringing was a huge part of her life, and indicative of her prickly personality.
    — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of prickly
Adjective
  • How To Air Dry Jeans Properly One of the downfalls that comes with air drying jeans is ending up with a pair that feels stiff or scratchy.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Expect a gritty or scratchy feeling, burning, itching, redness, blurred vision during tasks and the sense that something is stuck in the eye.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of scratchy
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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