Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pricklier
Adjective
/ˈprɪkliər/
Definition
More prickly or irritating in nature, often used to describe something that causes discomfort or is sharp to the touch.
Examples
- The pricklier thorn on the plant made it difficult to handle.
- His pricklier comments during the meeting made some people uncomfortable.
- While some cacti are friendly, others can be much pricklier.
Meaning
Pricklier is the comparative form of prickly, indicating a greater degree of the quality of being prickly, whether literally (as in texture) or figuratively (as in temperament).
Synonyms
- Spiny
- Irritable
- Sharp
- Touchy
- Annoyed
