Pricklier: meaning, definitions and examples
🌵
pricklier
[ ˈprɪkliər ]
describing texture
The term 'pricklier' is the comparative form of 'prickly,' which describes a texture that is covered in small, sharp points or spines. Objects or surfaces that are pricklier can cause discomfort or pain when touched. This word is often used to describe certain plants, like cacti, that have a surface that is painful to the touch.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The thorny bush was pricklier than the other plants in the garden.
- He accidentally brushed against the pricklier part of the fence.
- The pricklier variety of the plant deterred many animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "pricklier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais espinhoso
🇮🇳 ज्यादा कांटेदार
🇩🇪 stacheliger
🇮🇩 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 stungin
🇰🇿 көп тікенді
🇬🇪 მეტი ეკლიანია
🇦🇿 daha tikanlı
🇲🇽 más espinoso
Etymology
The word 'prickly' originates from the Middle English word 'prickly,' derived from the Old English 'pricca,' meaning 'a thorn.' The comparative form 'pricklier' comes from the addition of the '-er' suffix, which is commonly used in English to form the comparative degree of adjectives. The concept it describes has been a part of the English language since at least the 14th century. The prickliness of certain plants has historically been associated with defense mechanisms, evolving to protect them from herbivores. This characteristic has also influenced cultural perceptions, where the word is sometimes used metaphorically to describe people or situations that are difficult or uncomfortable to deal with, reflecting the original physical sensation of discomfort caused by touching a prickly object.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,345, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.