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单词 spiky
释义

spiky

adjective

ˈspī-kē How to pronounce spiky (audio)
variants or less commonly spikey
spikier; spikiest
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by spikes
spiky barbed wire
2
: sharply irritating or acerbic (as in temper or manner)
spikily
ˈspī-kə-lē How to pronounce spiky (audio)
adverb
spikiness
ˈspī-kē-nəs How to pronounce spiky (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

a plant with spiky leaves He has a spiky personality.
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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

spiky

adjective

variants also spikey
as in barbed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • barbed
  • acerbic
  • sardonic
  • caustic
  • pungent
  • sour
  • cross
  • acrid
  • sarcastic
  • acidic
  • snarky
  • satiric
  • incisive
  • cutting
  • sharp
  • tart
  • corrosive
  • trenchant
  • biting
  • acid
  • poignant
  • sourish
  • scathing
  • acidulous
  • brisk
  • sharp-tongued
  • wry
  • dry
  • mordant
  • satirical
  • cynical
  • scalding
  • ironic
  • smart-mouthed
  • blunt
  • tartish
  • flippant
  • brusque
  • acerb
  • smart-alecky
  • gruff
  • smart-aleck
  • acrimonious
  • pithy
  • keen
  • abrupt
  • bitter
  • harsh
  • vitriolic
  • facetious
  • resentful
  • ironical
  • severe
  • curt
  • tongue-in-cheek
  • snippy
  • crisp
  • rough
  • stringent
  • succinct
  • concise
  • terse
  • brusk
  • snippety
  • backhanded
  • insincere

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • playful
  • amusing
  • mild
  • gentle
  • waggish
  • merry
  • bland
  • sportive
  • droll
  • smooth
  • diplomatic
  • suave
  • polite
  • urbane
  • affable
  • good-natured
  • good-humored
  • cordial
  • genial
  • gracious
  • hospitable
  • sociable
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