BRUSHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

brushy

adjective

Definition of brushy

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair the vogue for brushy cheeks on men reached a whimsical apex in the 19th century when muttonchop whiskers came in fashion

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Recent Examples of brushy In order to avoid contact with ticks, avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter, and walk in the center of trails. — Emily Vetter, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Grassy, woody and brushy areas with ample foliage for hiding in are where ticks most often reside. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest. — Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026 Ticks are typically found in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, but many people encounter ticks in their own yards or neighborhoods. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brushy

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Adjective

The pile is less shaggy and the patterns lean geometric over minimalist.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
This modern quilt is made from 300-thread-count organic cotton sateen, giving it a silky-soft feel and subtle sheen.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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