Bristlier: meaning, definitions and examples
🪥
bristlier
[ ˈbrɪstliər ]
texture description
Bristlier refers to a texture that is rough or has stiff bristles. It often describes surfaces that can be felt as prickly or rigid. Commonly used in relation to animal hair, brush materials, or plant fibers, 'bristlier' indicates an increase in the coarseness or rigidity of these textures compared to something that is softer. This word can also be applicable in cosmetic or cleaning products that have a firm and effective scrubbing action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bristlier brush made cleaning easier.
- Her hair felt bristlier after the treatment.
- The plant's bristlier leaves deterred herbivores.
Translations
Translations of the word "bristlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais espinhoso
🇮🇳 ज्यादा कांटेदार
🇩🇪 stachliger
🇮🇩 lebih berduri
🇺🇦 більш колючий
🇵🇱 bardziej kolczasty
🇯🇵 より棘のある
🇫🇷 plus épineux
🇪🇸 más espinoso
🇹🇷 daha dikenli
🇰🇷 더 가시가 많은
🇸🇦 أكثر شائكة
🇨🇿 více trnitý
🇸🇰 viac tŕnistý
🇨🇳 更刺
🇸🇮 bolj bodičast
🇮🇸 meira þyrnótt
🇰🇿 көп тікенді
🇬🇪 მეტად ეკლიანი
🇦🇿 daha tikanlı
🇲🇽 más espinoso
Etymology
The word 'bristly' traces its origins to the Old English term 'brysc', which meant 'bristle'. The suffix '-ier' is typically used in English to form the comparative degree. This indicates a comparison of texture or quality, implying that something is more bristly than another. Bristles, typically derived from various animal hairs or synthetic fibers, have been used for centuries in brushes and tools, reflecting both utility and texture in their application. Over time, the term has been adapted to describe various textures in different materials, including fabrics and natural elements, leading to the modern comparative form 'bristlier'. Thus, the evolution of the word captures the changing use and perception of textures in the English language.