prickliest
adjectiveHow many syllables in prickliest?
There are 3 syllables in the word prickliest.Divide prickliest into syllables:
prick · li · est
How to pronounce prickliest:
Definition of prickliest:
- prickliest (adjective):
- having prickles
- full of or covered with prickles
- distinguished from related kinds by the presence of prickles
Synonyms for prickliest:
barbed
brambly
briery
bristly
harsh
irritating
itchy
rough
scratchy
spiny
thorny
Antonyms for prickliest:
easiest
happiest
most uncomplicated
pleasantest
simplest
smoothest
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