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PRICKLIER

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Pricklier.

Pricklier - as an adjective satellite

Very irritable

Example: "Bristly exchanges between the white house and the press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bristly12splenetic13waspish15

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Example: "A horse with a short bristly mane"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbed11barbellate14briary11briery11bristled11bristly12burred9burry10setaceous11setose6spiny10thorny12

Pricklier - as an adjective

Covered with sharp points.

Example: "The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin."

Easily irritated.

Example: "He has a prickly personality. he doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off."

Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

Example: "It was a prickly situation."

Example Sentences

"The cactus in my garden is pricklier than the one in the store."
"The rosebushes in my yard have pricklier thorns this year."
"The new type of pineapple has a pricklier rind than the traditional ones."
"I prefer softer fabrics because pricklier materials irritate my skin."
"The hedgehog's spines are pricklier than they appear."
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Word Game Points

Is PRICKLIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pricklier is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRICKLIER has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PRICKLIER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pricklier is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRICKLIER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PRICKLIER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pricklier is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRICKLIER has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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