Synonyms of bristly

Antonyms of bristly

Collocations of bristly

bristly hair
Frequency: 70 %

His bristly hair stood on end as he walked through the static-filled room.

bristly beard
Frequency: 60 %

The old man's bristly beard tickled her cheek when he kissed her.

bristly plant
Frequency: 50 %

She avoided touching the bristly plant for fear of getting pricked.

bristly brush
Frequency: 45 %

She used a bristly brush to scrub the stubborn dirt off the floor.

bristly texture
Frequency: 35 %

The fabric had a bristly texture that irritated her sensitive skin.

Idiomatic Expressions for bristly

  • Phrase: bristle with anger
    Meaning: to show visible signs of anger or irritation
    Usage: His face bristled with anger as he listened to the criticism.