thorny
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Adj — Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
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Etymology
From Old English þorniġ, built from thorn plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “thorny” mean?
The word “thorny” means covered in or bearing thorns or spines. In plain terms, literally full of thorns, or figuratively a tricky problem that's hard to handle without upsetting someone.
How do you pronounce “thorny”?
“Thorny” is pronounced THAW-nee (/ˈθɔɹni/ in IPA).
How do you use “thorny” in a sentence?
Here is “thorny” used in a sentence: “The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes.”
What part of speech is “thorny”?
“Thorny” is an adjective.
Where does the word “thorny” come from?
The word “thorny” comes from Old English. From Old English þorniġ, built from thorn plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
How many meanings does “thorny” have?
“Thorny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or bearing thorns or spines.