Thistly: meaning, definitions and examples

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thistly

[ ˈθɪs(t)li ]

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in the context of plants

Covered with or resembling thistles.

Synonyms

prickly, spiky, thorny

Examples of usage

Its thistly leaves were prickly to the touch.
The thistly plant stood out among the other flowers.

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in the context of a person's speech or manner

Using or characterized by harsh tone or manner.

Synonyms

acerbic, caustic, harsh

Examples of usage

His thistly remarks offended many people.
The candidate's thistly attitude turned off potential voters.

Translations

Translations of the word "thistly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espinhoso

🇮🇳 काटेदार

🇩🇪 dornig

🇮🇩 berduri

🇺🇦 колючий

🇵🇱 ciernisty

🇯🇵 棘のある

🇫🇷 épineux

🇪🇸 espinoso

🇹🇷 dikenli

🇰🇷 가시가 많은

🇸🇦 شائك

🇨🇿 trnitý

🇸🇰 tŕnistý

🇨🇳 多刺的

🇸🇮 trnovit

🇮🇸 þyrnóttur

🇰🇿 тікенекті

🇬🇪 ეკლიანი

🇦🇿 tikanlı

🇲🇽 espinoso

Word origin

The word 'thistly' originated from the Middle English word 'thistil,' which in turn came from the Old English 'þistel.' Thistles are known for their prickly leaves and purple flowers, symbolizing protection and defiance. The adjective 'thistly' is used to describe things that are covered with or resemble thistles, as well as to characterize a harsh or prickly tone in speech or manner.