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pricklier Meaning & Definition

What Does Pricklier Mean?

As an adjective, pricklier means comparative form of prickly: more prickly.

Pricklier Definition (Adjective)

  1. comparative form of prickly: more prickly

Adjective

  1. Covered with sharp points.

    The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.

  2. Easily irritated.

    He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.

  3. Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

    It was a prickly situation.

Synonyms of Pricklier

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Pricklier in a Sentence

The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.

He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.

It was a prickly situation.

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