What does spiny mean?
Spiny means Covered in spines or thorns..
Spiny
/ˈspaɪni/ · adjective
Meaning
Covered in spines or thorns..
Definitions by Sense
- Covered in spines or thorns.
- Troublesome; difficult or vexing.
- Like a spine in shape; slender.
- Archaic form of spinney.
Example Sentences
The spiney desarts of scholastic philosophy
And, as in well-growne woods, on trees, cold ſpinie Graſhoppers / Sit chirping, […]
Synonyms for spiny
Antonyms for spiny
Related Words
Word Forms
- spinier
- spiniest
- spinies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for spiny?
Common synonyms include thorny, prickly, bristly, barbed.
What is the opposite of spiny?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use spiny in a sentence?
The spiney desarts of scholastic philosophy
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