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Meaning of
spiny
in English
spiny
us
//ˈspaɪn.i//
uk
//ˈspaɪni//
#uncommon
Comparative Adjective
spinier
Superlative Adjective
spiniest
Definitions
Adjective
covered
in
sharp
points
;
thorny
The
cactus
was
spiny
and
required
careful
handling
.
causing
trouble
;
difficult
to
handle
Dealing
with
the
spiny
personality
of
her
colleague
was
a
challenge
.
slender
;
shaped
like
a
spine
The
spiny
branches
of
the
tree
scratched
my
skin
.
Compounds / Phrases
spiny anteater