spiky

/'spaiki/

Thân thiện

The cactus has a spiky green surface.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having sharp points or spikes: Covered with or characterized by sharp, pointed projections. 2. Resembling a spike or spikes in form: Having a shape that is sharply pointed. 3. (Informal) Easily annoyed or irritable; sharp in manner: Used to describe a person's temperament as prickly, short-tempered, or difficult to deal with.

Usage and Examples

• The cactus has spiky needles for protection.
• She styled her hair into a spiky punk look.
• He has a spiky personality and often argues with colleagues.
• The graph showed a spiky line, indicating sudden, sharp increases in the data.

Advanced Usage

• "Spiky humor": Wit or sarcasm that is sharp, biting, or potentially offensive.
  • Her stand-up comedy is known for its spiky humor, which not everyone appreciates.
• "Spiky relationship": A relationship characterized by frequent arguments or tension.
  • They have a spiky relationship, full of passionate disagreements.

Variants and Related Words

• Spike (n): A sharp-pointed object or a sudden increase.
  • A spike in oil prices.
• Spiked (adj): Having spikes added or containing an added substance (e.g., alcohol).
  • Spiked hair; a spiked drink.
• Spikiness (n): The quality of being spiky.

Synonyms

• Prickly: Having many sharp points; also easily irritated.
• Bristly: Short, stiff, and prickly.
• Barbed: Having sharp projections like barbs; (of remarks) deliberately hurtful.
• Jagged: Having rough, sharp points protruding irregularly.

Antonyms

• Smooth: Having an even, regular surface.
• Rounded: Having a curved, smooth shape.
• Blunt: Having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.
• Easygoing: Relaxed and tolerant in manner.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "A spiky character": A person who is difficult to get along with due to a sharp or irritable temperament.
  • The famous director was known as a spiky character who demanded perfection.
• "Spiky with...": (Literary/Descriptive) Covered with or full of something that protrudes sharply.
  • The fortress walls were spiky with defensive stakes.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
   • absence of peaky highs and beefed-up bass

Từ đồng nghĩa

• peaky