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
  • If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • And Cello Pete, who has collaborated with Hersh for years, added much to the proceedings, with his lush string work providing an important counterbalance to Hersh’s jagged guitar lines.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Crabapple is an artist and author known for lucid leftie takes, and her book takes on the thorny history of a vibrant intellectual tradition.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Conscious of their thorny public image, prediction markets have tried to launder their reputation by collaborating with news agencies.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The film examines the prickly relationship between criticism and art, as well as the gamble of meeting your heroes.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • With its coarse, slightly prickly foliage and stems, coneflower (Echinacea) is a staple in deer-resistant plantings.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • It’s rightfully associated with fiber, but often wrongly assumed to be as scratchy as twine.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Best Deals at the Quince Sale If your current towels are limp, scratchy, or just plain uninspired, Quince’s Turkish Classic Bath towels are an instant bathroom upgrade.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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