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
  • At Palisades State Park, striking red-pink Sioux quartzite cliffs jut up to 50 feet above Split Rock Creek, their jagged faces almost glowing against a backdrop of bucolic farmland.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
  • Rescuers knew that getting them out would not be easy in the face of jagged rocks, dirty water, near-zero visibility and the risk of panic.
    Janis Mackey Frayer, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Even discussing a film from 1990, that’s a thorny observation to ignore.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
  • As is true of any good museum, the history presented at the Anacostia Community Museum is thorny and sometimes uncomfortable.
    Camille Borders, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Plant it near tomatoes, squash and strawberries—its prickly leaves deter insect pests.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 26 May 2026
  • Early in his career, Busch could be a prickly character on the track and with the media.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • Plus, Amazon hasn’t skimped on quality with a largely cotton construction that’s comfortable to wear without feeling scratchy or rigid.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Then came Tom Brady, who walked out on stage at first with a scratchy microphone that quickly corrected itself.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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