Bristliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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bristliest
[ ˈbrɪstliɪst ]
appearance, texture
The term 'bristliest' refers to something that is most bristly, meaning it is covered with stiff, short hairs or bristles. It is often used to describe certain types of plants or animals, indicating a rough or spiky texture.
Synonyms
prickliest, roughest, spiniest.
Examples of usage
- The bristliest cactus can be found in the desert.
- He owned the bristliest dog in the neighborhood.
- The bristliest tips of the paintbrush created a unique texture in the artwork.
Translations
Translations of the word "bristliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais espinhoso
🇮🇳 सबसे कांटेदार
🇩🇪 der stacheligste
🇮🇩 paling berduri
🇺🇦 найколючіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej kolczasty
🇯🇵 最もトゲのある
🇫🇷 le plus épineux
🇪🇸 el más espinoso
🇹🇷 en dikenli
🇰🇷 가장 가시가 많은
🇸🇦 الأكثر شائكة
🇨🇿 nejtrnnější
🇸🇰 najtrnistejší
🇨🇳 最刺的
🇸🇮 najbolj bodičast
🇮🇸 mest stunginn
🇰🇿 ең тікенді
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მახვილი
🇦🇿 ən tikanlı
🇲🇽 el más espinoso
Etymology
The word 'bristly' derives from the Middle English term 'brist', which means 'a stiff hair or bristle', and it traces back to Old English 'brysc', meaning 'hair or bristle'. Over time, the suffix '-ly' was added to form an adjective that conveys the state of being covered with such stiff hairs. The comparative form 'bristlier' is used to compare two things with stiff hairs, while 'bristliest' is the superlative form, indicating the most pronounced or extreme example. The usage of 'bristly' has been prominent in English literature and language since the 15th century, particularly in poetry and descriptions of nature.