prickliness

Thân thiện

The cactus has a noticeable prickliness.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being covered with or full of prickles; having a sharp, pointed, or spiny texture that can cause a stinging or pricking sensation upon touch.

Usage

This noun describes a physical characteristic of a surface, typically of a plant, animal, or object. It is used to denote the property of having many small, sharp points.

Examples

• The prickliness of the cactus makes it difficult to handle without gloves.
• She was surprised by the prickliness of the new wool sweater against her skin.
• The prickliness of the thistle protects it from being eaten by many animals.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: While primarily physical, "prickliness" can be used metaphorically to describe a person's irritable or easily offended demeanor, though this is less common and more figurative.
  • Example: His general prickliness made it hard for the team to give him constructive feedback.

Variants and Related Words

• Prickle (noun): A small, sharp point or thorn, especially on a plant.
  • Example: I felt a prickle from the rose bush.
• Prickle (verb): To cause or experience a slight stinging or tingling sensation.
  • Example: The fabric prickled my neck.
• Prickly (adjective): Full of or covered with prickles; also used figuratively to describe a irritable person or a difficult situation.
  • Example: a prickly pear cactus; a prickly conversation.

Synonyms

• Spininess: The quality of having spines.
• Thorniness: The quality of being covered with thorns.
• Bristliness: The quality of being covered with short, stiff hairs.

Antonyms

• Smoothness: The quality of having an even, regular surface without projections.
• Softness: The quality of being easy to mold, cut, or compress; not rough or rigid.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being covered with prickly thorns or spines

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bristliness
• spininess
• thorniness