Prickly Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Prickly [prik-lee]

ADVERB

ADVERB

Likely to cause offence or controversy.

Example

“We are going to have an extempore on a prickly subject.”

“The bus had prickly velvet seats.”

Synonyms

Problematic, Awkward, Ticklish, Sensitive, Delicate, Irksome

Antonyms

Simple, Easy, Effortless, Pure, Plain, Clear