thorny
adjectiveHow many syllables in thorny?
There are 2 syllables in the word thorny.How to pronounce thorny:
Definition of thorny:
- thorny (adjective):
- full of thorns
- covered with thorns
- having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc..
Synonyms for thorny:
pointedspikyroughsharpbristlypricklyjaggedsetosescratchyburryShow 1 more
Antonyms for thorny:
facilepleasantsafeobviouscleardullstablesmoothhealthysureShow 10 more
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