Bristly example sentences
Related (10): prickly, coarse, rough, spiky, wiry, thorny, stubbly, fuzzy, hairy, scratchy
bris·tly
adjective
bristly (adjective)
- (of hair or foliage) having a stiff and prickly texture:
- covered with short, stiff hairs:
Synonyms
prickly, spiky, spiked, thorny, scratchy, stiff, briary, brambly, stubbly, hairy, fuzzy, unshaven, whiskered, whiskery, bewhiskered, bearded, hirsute, rough, coarse, hispid, smooth, hairy, shaggy, bushy, woolly, furry, fleecy, fuzzy, bearded, unshaven, unshorn, bewhiskered, stubbly, pilose, pappose, hispid, crinite, crinigerous, hairless, here"Bristly" Example Sentences
1. The bristly hairs on the caterpillar's back irritated my skin.2. The bristly brush was perfect for scrubbing dirt off the floor.
3. The bristly cactus was a painful obstacle on our hike.
4. His bristly beard scratched my face when we kissed.
5. The bristly feeling of the toothbrush made my teeth feel cleaner.
6. The bristly texture of the fabric was uncomfortable against my skin.
7. The bristly spines of the porcupine protected it from predators.
8. The bristly brush made painting intricate designs much easier.
9. The bristly leaves of the thistle made it difficult to pick.
10. The bristly fur on the dog's back stood on end when it felt threatened.
11. The bristly quills of the hedgehog stood erect as it curled up into a ball.
12. The bristly sound of his voice grated on my nerves.
13. The bristly needles of the pine tree made it difficult to climb.
14. The bristly stem of the rose bush left scratches on my arm.
15. The bristly sensation of sandpaper smoothed the rough surface of the wood.
16. The bristly texture of the corn husks made it difficult to remove.
17. The bristly whiskers of the cat tickled my nose when it nuzzled me.
18. The bristly hair on the pig's back protected it from the sun.
19. The bristly feel of the tennis ball against my racquet helped my grip.
20. The bristly appearance of the porcupine made it look like a miniature dragon.
21. The bristly feeling of the scrub brush helped me scrub away the grime.
22. The bristly remains of the debris made it difficult to clear the area.
23. The bristly spines on the sea urchin reminded me of sharp thorns.
24. The bristly sensation of the carpet against my bare feet was unpleasant.
25. The bristly texture of the paintbrush left strokes on the canvas.
26. The bristly tentacles of the jellyfish stung my arm.
27. The bristly surface of the coconut shell made it difficult to crack.
28. The bristly appearance of the hedgehog made it a popular pet.
29. The bristly prickles on the stem of the plant made it difficult to handle.
30. The bristly feeling of the steel wool helped me scrub away the rust.
Common Phases
1. The bristly brush scraped against my skin;2. The cat's fur was bristly to the touch;
3. The bristly tree branch scratched my arm;
4. He rubbed his hand over the bristly surface of the carpet;
5. The bristly cactus needles made it difficult to handle.