thorny

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈθɔːrni/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(thôr′nē)

Inflections of 'thorny' (adj):
thornier
adj comparative
thorniest
adj superlative

thorny
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Sense: Thick with thorns
Synonyms:
barbed, spiny, prickly, bristly, bristled, stinging, thistly, spiky Collocations, sharp Collocations, brambly, rugged Collocations, spiked
Antonyms:
smooth Collocations, soft Collocations, silky, velvety, bald Collocations, thornless
Sense: Troublesome
Synonyms:
bothersome, perplexing, formidable, difficult Collocations, delicate Collocations, problematic
Antonyms:
comfortable Collocations, easy Collocations, effortless, painless, placid, straightforward Collocations, trivial Collocations, undemanding, uncomplicated, hassle-free, water under the bridge


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